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Thereof, are purple potatoes better for you?

Purple and red potatoes are unique in the fact that they are packed with antioxidants. The purple potato is full of the antioxidant anthocyanin, like most blue/purple foods. So, which is best? With the most fiber, vitamins A & C and a healthy dose of potassium, sweet potatoes come out the winner!

Similarly, are purple potatoes low glycemic? Purple-skinned sweet potatoes tend to be high in healthy anthocyanins, but even the common orange-skinned variety packs a nutritional punch: They have fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, and when boiled are a low glycemic index (GI) food, meaning they won't spike your blood sugar as much as high GI foods.

Also Know, do purple potatoes cause inflammation?

Only purple potatoes, potatoes with purple flesh, significantly decreased inflammation. And the same thing was found for oxidation. In this 2012 study, within hours of consumption, purple potatoes increased the antioxidant capacity of one's bloodstream, whereas white potato starch appeared to have a pro-oxidant effect.

Do purple potatoes taste different?

While they are purple, don't be fooled: they don't taste like eggplant or even a purple grape, just like regular potatoes. Purple potatoes cook much like regular potatoes. You can boil, mash, bake, or roast them.