Potato Nutrition
Potatoes are amazingly nutrient-rich, containing vitamins and minerals, virtually fat free, contain no cholesterol and when served in their skins are a great source of fibre.
Independent nutritionists and dietary researchers recommend potatoes as the perfect base for a balanced diet. Because potatoes contain good nutrients for your brain and body, they can make you look, feel and even think great!
Potato Nutrition Facts click below to find out what vitamins and nutrition you get from a potato:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Folate (Folic Acid)
- No cholesterol
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Fibre
- Carbohydrate
- Copper + Zinc
- Low in fat
- Low in calories
Potatoes are a great provider of Vitamin C! Have a medium portion of new potatoes (175g/6oz) and you'll get 20% of your Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of this vital vitamin.
It's a little known fact that potatoes already provide 15% of Britain's Vitamin C intake.
Promotes the growth and maintenance of bones, teeth, skin and red blood cells, helps repair tissues and helps the body resist stress and infection. Vitamin C is believed to prevent cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, fight allergies and asthma, and aid symptoms of all sorts of diseases from diabetes to osteoporosis.
(source: www.vitamin-insight.com)
Potato Council
Potato Council is a division of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHBD)
Head Office address: Potato Council, AHDB, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL