Nutrition Facts
Make potatoes a part of your 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
Source: National
Potato Council
Fat free, cholesterol free and low in calories
A medium-sized potato has no fat, no cholesterol and contains only 100 calories!
Sodium free
Low sodium diets help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Vitamin C — don't just think of oranges anymore
By eating one medium sized potato, you will receive 45% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C — a great antioxidant.
More potassium than bananas!
Potatoes contain 21% of the recommended daily value of potassium — a great way to build stronger bones.
Good source of fiber
The 3 grams of fiber in one medium-sized potato is 12% of the recommended daily value. Diets high in fiber are beneficial for a healthy digestive system and may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Consuming adequate fiber also makes you feel fuller, helping to reduce snacking between meals.
Less than 10% of the daily value of carbohydrates
Potatoes contain 26 grams of carbohydrates, only 9% of the recommended daily value. Complex carbohydrates are a great source of energy for the body.
A great antioxidant
Potatoes have one of the highest overall antioxidant activity among vegetables. Antioxidants protect key cell components by neutralizing the damaging effects of "free radicals." Potatoes also contain glutathione, an antioxidant that may help protect against some cancers.