Potatoes
Potatoes are a type of vegetable commonly used in breads, grain dishes, salads, and much more!
The flavor profile for potatoes can be described as creamy and scrumptious.
Potatoes contain over 16+ nutrients including 8 vitamins and 8 minerals. Potatoes are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Potatoes
There are 7 uses for potatoes. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Grain Dishes.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming potatoes.
- Make sure to opt for potatoes that are heavy and firm, with clean skin. There shouldn’t be any soft spots, cracks, or cuts on the surface of the potato.
- Avoid buying tubers with a green tinge or ones with sprout as they have been overexposed to light.
- To store your potatoes, keep them in a cool, dark area of your house. They keep fresh at 50 to 65°F and should last for up to two months.
- Most potatoes come dirty, so make sure to wash them with a brush or scrub pad and water to remove all of the dirt.
- Potatoes make for excellent side dishes like mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, home fries, and french fries.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of potatoes include: yukon gold potatoes, russet potatoes, red potatoes, and purple potatoes.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy potatoes are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Potatoes - Fresh - Russet
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
77
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 6mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 17g
13%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin C 26%
·
Vitamin B6 23%
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Copper 12%
·
Potassium 9%
·
Phosphorous 8%
·
Niacin 8%
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Manganese 8%
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Magnesium 7%
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Thiamin 7%
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Pantothenic Acid 6%
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Iron 5%
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Folate 4%
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Zinc 4%
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Choline 3%
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Riboflavin 3%
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Vitamin K 2%
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Calcium 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 2 micronutrients.
- Good source of 1 micronutrient.