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The veggie that loves you back.

Kumara does more than taste great, it’s exceptionally good for you. Nutrition research conducted in New Zealand* shows a 150g serving of kumara is naturally:

Low in fat

Kumara is naturally low in fat, making it a light yet satisfying addition to any meal.

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Cholesterol Free

With zero cholesterol, kumara is a heart-friendly choice you can enjoy every day.

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Low in Sodium

Naturally low in sodium, kumara supports a balanced, health-conscious diet.

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Source of Fibre

Each serving offers a good source of fibre to support healthy digestion and fullness.

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Low in Kilojoules

A 150g serve provides around 600 kJ for Orange and Red kumara, or 850 kJ for Gold, giving you energy without excess calories.

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Gluten Free

Kumara is naturally gluten free, making it a safe, tasty option for gluten-free living.

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Three Colours

The three colours of kumara all contain significant levels of a range of antioxidants. And, each colour of kumara offers a range of beneficial vitamins.

  • Orange kumara is a good source of Vitamin C
  • Gold kumara is a good source of Vitamin C and a source of Vitamin A
  • Red kumara is a good source of both Vitamin C and Vitamin E

As for low GI values

  • Sweet Potato, orange, peeled, cut into pieces, boiled 8 min is given a GI rating of 61 per 100g with an available carb (g) per serve of 15 and a GL per serve of 9.
  • Sweet Potato, purple skin white flesh (likely red kumara but this is not confirmed), peeled, cut into pieces, boiled 8 min is given a GI rating of 75 for a serve size of 1 cup/150g with an available carb (g) per serve of 21 and a GL per serve of 16.

Sweet potato voted the world’s top veggie!

If you are an orange kumara/sweet potato lover, then a simple Google search will provide a wealth of information on the orange coloured powerhouse. We would like to call your attention to one web based reference. In 1991, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington DC, announced that the sweet potato ranked as the #1 vegetable in nutrition out of 18 vegetables they studied and rated.

With a score of 184, the sweet potato outscored the next highest vegetable (potato) by 101 points. CSPI gave points for content of dietary fibre, naturally occurring sugars and complex carbohydrates, proteins, Vitmin A and C, iron and calcium. Points were deducted for fat content (especially saturated fat), sodium, cholesterol, added refined sugars and caffeine.

PROVEN GOODNESS

Kumara’s Healthy Reputation.

There are thousands of references on the Web supporting the nutritional benefits of kumara and in particular orange kumara/sweet potato. We think you will find there is only good news – giving you a healthy reason to continue to love this delicious and versatile vegetable.