What Is Shakarkandi Called In English?

By Anshika Verma09, Jan 2025 07:05 AMjagranjosh.com

Shakarkandi name in English

Do you know that Shakarkandi is called Sweet Potato in English but commonly known as Shakarkandi.

Scientific name

There are several names of Shakarkandi but the scientific name of Shakarkandi is Ipomoea Batatas.

What is sweet potato?

Sweet potato is an orange-colored root vegetable that is full of nutrients and is loved by people.

Nutritional Value of Shakarkandi

The nutritional value of Shakarkandi is high as it contains 86 calories per 100 grams.

Health benefits

Eating Shakarkandi has several health benefits: it provides vitamin B6, ascorbic acid, vitamin D, and iron.

Improves digestion

Shakarkandi helps in improving digestion problems as it is high fiber content in sweet potato.

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