Are sweet potato fries healthier than french fries?

Sweet potato fries are always touted as the healthier pick, but is that really true? Here's what the experts have to say. read more

Sacrificing your side of French fries for something that feels more like a proper serving of vegetables: sweet potato fries. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below “In the great debate of white potatoes versus sweet potatoes, many people prefer the taste of white over sweet, but believe that sweet is much healthier,” says Lisa Moskovitz, R.D., C.D.N. read more

Experts weigh in on this important advice for French fry lovers, and anyone with kids. (Photo: McDonald’s / Twitter) After a year of changes, McDonald’s is testing another new addition to its menu: Sweet potato French fries. read more

Applebee’s French Fries vs Sweet Potato Fries Applebee’s: Side of french fries 440 calories, 20 grams of fat, 770 mg of sodium, and 59 grams of carbs. Side of sweet potato fries 340 calories, 12 grams of fat, 990 mg of sodium, and 57 grams of carbs. The number of carbs are about the same for the two fries at Applebee’s. read more