At first glance you really can’t tell the difference from Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie
Not everyone loves the fall, but a lot of people welcome the crisp season with new fashions, cozier home decor and holiday food. Even in the cooler seasons we still want to enjoy all the festivities of our favorite holidays while still being mindful of our health; so the Question of the Day is which one of these fall favorites do you think is healthier- Pumpkin or Sweet Potato?
Of course, the first thing you probably thought of was pie, and rightfully so as the fall season is the perfect time to enjoy the aromas of nutmeg and spice; pumpkin and sweet potato are usually the favorites but technically which one is healthier?
According to Live Strong, a single baked sweet potato contains 262 percent of the daily value of vitamin A, over 25 percent vitamin C, 25 percent manganese and more than 10 percent of copper, dietary fiber and vitamin B-6. A simple 9-inch sweet potato pie recipe using unbaked pie crust, one pound of sweet potatoes, butter, white sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla extract contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B-6, magnesium, folate and 2 or more grams of dietary fiber. Pumpkin pie contains potassium, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and B-12, magnesium, folate, phosphorous, niacin, calcium, zinc and iron. One slice of pumpkin pie contains over 249 percent of vitamin A.
Depending on what extras are being added to the pie, the calories per slice can rise dramatically. For one slice of pumpkin pie, there are over 300 calories and in some versions of pumpkin pie, over half of these calories are from fat. Pumpkin pie by the slice contains 15 percent carbohydrates and 20 percent cholesterol. One slice of sweet potato pie can contain over 380 calories and contain as much as 49 percent saturated fat.
Sweet potatoes, according to Livestrong.com, contain antioxidants, which work to combat free radicals. Free radicals work to destroy the cells, which can cause colon cancer, atherosclerosis and, diabetic heart disease. Both pies can contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are both heart healthy and help to reduce bad cholesterol.
We at Maxim Hygiene love giving health facts and information that will help everyone choose healthier and greener living choices! So enjoy your pie and let us know which one you choose!