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Delicious & Nutrit

Nutritional Highlights by one average potato with 200g

>  Calories : 200

>  Protein : 4.6g

>  Carbohydrate : 51g

>  Fat :  0.2g

>  Cholesterol Free

>  Good sourc e of Dietary Fiber with 4,8g

The Potato is an excellent* source of the following Vitamins & Minerals

>  Niacin : 16mg

>  Vitamin B6 : 7mg

>  Vitamin C : 26mg

>  Iron : 2.75mg

>  Magnesium : 55mg

>  Thiamine : 22mg

>  Pantothenic acid : 1.12g

    *Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20%
    or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

Comparison of potatoes with other vegetables

    Vitamins & Minerals

     

    Potassium mg /
    % Daily Value

    Vitamin C %
    Daily Value

    Potato

    720mg/21%

    45%

    Banana

    400mg/11%

    15%

    Onion

    240mg/7%

    20%

    Apple

    170mg/5%

      8%

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