White potatoes vs. sweet potatoes: Nutrition and health experts chime in on which is better

White potatoes vs. sweet potatoes: Is one healthier than the other?

Food shoppers who visit supermarkets and grocery stores see several potato varieties stacked in produce aisles, but not many people can say they truly know the differences between white potatoes and sweet potatoes apart from color and taste. 

Are white potatoes "better" for health-conscious diets because they contain less sugar?

Or are sweet potatoes "better" because they’re packed with "good-for-you" vitamins and minerals?

The simple answer: It depends on your nutrition requirements and health needs.

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Whether you’re trying to lose weight or make a more informed food decision plays a role in what nutrition and health professionals will tell you.

Here’s what food and fitness experts have to say about white potato versus sweet potato questions.

Grocery stores and supermarkets typically carry both white potatoes and sweet potatoes. Not everyone knows the nutational difference between the two. Fox News Digital turned to experts for insights.  (iStock)

Nutrient breakdown: White potatoes vs. sweet potatoes

Dr. Katrina Nguyen, a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist from Loves Park, Illinois, told Fox News Digital that white potatoes and sweet potatoes are both "considered healthy." 

They're "almost tied" when it comes to nutrition, she said.