no Saussurea is the root tuber of chrysanthemum tuber, which is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be eaten as both root vegetables and fruits; Sweet potatoes belong to the order of tubular flowers. The tuberous roots of convolvulaceae plants are a common food in China. Saussurea and sweet potatoes are different kinds of food from different origins. There is no relationship between the two.
Difference between snow lotus and sweet potato:
Origin difference:
Saussurea: The origin of Saussurea is the Andes Mountains in South America, and now it is mainly planted in Yunnan, Sichuan, Taiwan, Fujian and other places in China.
Sweet potato: sweet potato was introduced into China from Nanyang at the end of the 16th century and is now grown all over China.
Appearance difference:
Saussurea involucrata: The skin of Saussurea involucrata is smoother to the touch. The color of the skin is similar to that of a variety of sweet potatoes, showing brown yellow. The flesh is white, light yellow or bright golden yellow.
Sweet potato: The skin of sweet potato is rougher than that of snow lotus fruit, and the skin color will vary according to different varieties. Common sweet potato colors include white, brown, red brown, purple, etc.
Taste difference:
Saussurea: The taste of saussurea is crisp and sweet, similar to that of pear. Some people also compare it to a white radish with heavy sweet taste and light spicy taste, and it also has a special earthy smell.
Sweet potato: The taste of sweet potato is relatively rough, and its sweetness is lighter than that of snow lotus fruit. Generally, it is not eaten raw but cooked.
Nutritional differences:
Saussurea involucrata: The main ingredients of saussurea involucrata are water and oligosaccharides, as well as cellulose, vitamins, minerals and other ingredients. It can promote digestion, relieve constipation, lower blood sugar and blood pressure, etc.
Sweet potato: rich in protein, starch, cellulose, amino acids, vitamins, and various minerals, sweet potato has the functions of tonifying deficiency, strengthening spleen, appetizing, and strengthening kidney.