Potato

Description

Nutrition facts Per100PortionType Average Nutritional Value Per 100g Energyinkcal 87Kcal Protein 1.9g Carbohydrates 20.1g Sugar 0.9g Fat 0.1g Fibre 1.8g Sodium 4mg Nutrition Potato supplies complex carbohydrates that are essential for energy. One serving of a 5.3 ounce medium potato provides 10 percent of protein; 45 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Vitamin C, most of which is found immediately under the skin; 21 percent of potassium and 3 grams of fiber. It has no fat and contains less than 100 calories. Potatoes are a very good source of Vitamin B6, potassium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fiber, and pantothenic acid. Potatoes also contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity. Among these important health-promoting compounds are carotenoids, flavonoids, and caffeic acid, as well as unique tuber storage proteins, such as patatin, which exhibit activity against free radicals.