Potatoes
•Last Updated: September 28 2022
Potatoes are starchy tubers that contain a modest amount of complete protein and a broad array of vitamins and minerals. When eaten boiled or baked without calorie-dense toppings, they are among the most filling foods per calorie, but when fried they are less filling and are associated with an elevated risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in observational studies.
Potatoes is most often used for
Last Updated: September 28 2022
Potatoes
| Baked potato with skin | Whole wheat bread | White bread (enriched) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fiber
|
9.4%
|
10.9%
|
3.8%
|
Potassium
|
16.5%
|
2.8%
|
1.1%
|
Magnesium
|
7.6%
|
8.5%
|
2.3%
|
Calcium
|
1.4%
|
4.5%
|
5.6%
|
Iron
|
6.5%
|
5.3%
|
7.9%
|
Vitamin A
|
0.4%
|
0%
|
0%
|
Vitamin E
|
0.4%
|
1.2%
|
0.4%
|
Vitamin C
|
17.3%
|
0%
|
0%
|
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