Potatoes and their nutritional profiles.
- Women`s Corner
- September 1, 2022
While a traditional staple food in the East is rice, potatoes fill that bracket for much of the West. Interestingly, there are many different types of potatoes, each of which have their own unique characteristics. Nutritionally, potatoes are one of the higher carbohydrate sources on this list of vegetables.
However, they are not as high in carbs as many people presume. At around 18g carbohydrate per 100g, they are a lot lower than legumes and grains – and even some other vegetables. Nutritionally, they provide a good source of potassium and vitamin C;
Calories: 77 kcal
Carbohydrate: 18.4 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sugar: 0.8g
Fat: 0.1 g
Protein: 2.0 g
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Vitamin C: 33% RDA
Vitamin B6: 15% RDA
Potassium: 12% RDA
Manganese: 8% RDA
Phosphorus: 6% RDA
Note: Potatoes are a traditional staple food. While not the most nutrient-dense vegetable, they supply a reasonable amount of vitamins and minerals.
This recipe is taken from https://www.nutritionadvance.com/
