Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are naturally sweet root vegetables with flesh ranging from creamy white to deep orange and purple, with each color providing a different mixture of phytonutrients. Orange-fleshed varieties are particularly rich in beta-carotene, which your body can convert into vitamin A as needed, while purple varieties provide anthocyanins. Sweet potatoes also provide fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and other polyphenols that support digestive, immune, eye, and cellular health. Their creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor make them versatile in both savory and sweet dishes.