Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams: What's the Difference? Mississippi State University Extension Service

Sweet potatoes and yams. They’re the same thing, right? Not really. They look and taste different. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are sweeter with a smooth, thin skin. (Photo by Kevin Hudson)

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