Ube vs Sweet Potato

Two purple roots, two universes

Ube and sweet potato are two tubers often confused because they share a similar shape.

However, they do not belong to the same botanical family, do not have the same taste, the same colour, and above all: not the same nutritional value .


The ube

Origin
Purple yam (family: Dioscoreaceae )
Originally from the Philippines & Southeast Asia

Colour
Bright purple & high concentration of anthocyanins

Taste & texture
Sweet, vanilla / smooth texture

Nutrition
High in fibre, low in sugar, low glycaemic index, concentrated antioxidants

Digestion
Facilitates digestion, provides lasting satiety

The sweet potato

Origin
Sweet potato (family: Convolvulaceae )
Originally from Central America

Colour
Pale violet & low concentration of anthocyanins

Taste & texture
Earthy flavour / dry, mealy texture

Nutrition
High in starch, high in calories, low in fibre, variable antioxidants

Digestion
Heavy, sweeter, less suitable for digestive drinks


Our 100% ube powder

Selected and tested according to strict standards, it guarantees stable, safe quality and is naturally rich in nutrients.
One single ingredient : pure ube. (no additives, sugar or colouring)


Your favourite questions

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Yes. Ube is a 100% plant-based root and naturally compatible with a vegan diet. Our ube powder is pure, with no additives or animal-derived ingredients.

No. Ube has a deeper, more saturated purple, due to a high concentration of anthocyanins.

The purple sweet potato varies more: its flesh can be lighter, mauve, or marbled.

It provides energy through its complex carbohydrates, but remains less calorie-dense than many other starchy food sources.


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