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Why Sweet Potatoes Aren’t Potatoes
The Editors, 20.03.2026
They look similar and are used in much the same way—but sweet potatoes are not actually related to regular potatoes. A closer look at what sets them apart.
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At first glance, it seems obvious that a sweet potato must simply be another type of potato. All the more surprising, then, is the fact that the two have very little in common beyond their origin.
