December Harvest of the Month - Potatoes!
Potatoes - Nutrition
Aside from being high in water when fresh, potatoes are primarily composed of carbs and contain moderate amounts of protein and fiber — but almost no fat.The nutrients found in 2/3 cup (100 grams) of boiled potatoes — cooked with the skin but without salt — are:
The levels of some vitamins and minerals drop during cooking, but this reduction can be minimized by baking or boiling them with the skin on.
Source:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/potatoes#vitamins-and-minerals
- Calories: 87
- Water: 77%
- Protein: 1.9 grams
- Carbs: 20.1 grams
- Sugar: 0.9 grams
- Fiber: 1.8 grams
- Fat: 0.1 grams
The levels of some vitamins and minerals drop during cooking, but this reduction can be minimized by baking or boiling them with the skin on.
- Potassium. The predominant mineral in potatoes, potassium is concentrated in the skin and may benefit heart health.
- Vitamin C. The main vitamin found in potatoes, vitamin C is significantly reduced with cooking — but leaving the skin on appears to reduce this loss .
- Folate. Concentrated in the peel, folate is mostly found in potatoes with colored flesh
- Vitamin B6. A class of B vitamins involved in red blood cell formation, B6 is found in most foods. Deficiency is rare.
Source:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/potatoes#vitamins-and-minerals
