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Ube Nutrition

Fun Fact! One cup of the root vegetable ube contains significant amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and anthocyanins. Click to learn more!

Fun Fact! Separate from taro, the root vegetable ube (Dioscorea alata) is also referred to as purple yam. One cup contains significant amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and anthocyanins.

Source: Healthline. 7 Benefits of Purple Yam (Ube), and How It Differs from Taro. Accessed March 24, 2026. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ube-purple-yam


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