Hot Potato: Did You Know These Facts?
- Potatoes are a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate
- A medium size potato has 3 grams of complete protein
- One medium size potato with skin contributes 2 grams of fiber, 7% of the daily value per serving
- Potatoes carry 30% of your daily value of Vitamin C
- Only 110 calories for a medium size potato (with skin)
- More potassium than a medium size banana
- No fat, no sodium, no cholesterol
- The white potato is naturally low in nutrients risk of cardiovascular disease
- Potatoes provide potassium and dietary fiber, two nutrients often lacking in the American diet.