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About Calories in Potatoes
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Calories in PotatoesOne 5 ounce raw potato contains about 105 calories. One 5 ounce serving (1 cup) of French fries contains about 440 calories. For specific details of the calorie and energy content of different types of cooked potato, including French fries, click the foods below. Baked
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If you want to reduce fat, a potato is a reasonable food option for a healthy weight loss diet, as it has a high satiety value and a medium calorie-content. Despite their high GI value, potatoes are still included in most calorie-controlled diets. In addition to energy content, dietary nutrition is also important, as a nutritious diet helps the body to burn calories faster and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. So as well as calorie-counting, check food labels for nutritional value. Nutritional and energy values provided on most of the above food pages include: vitamins, minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs. Understanding diet nutrition makes calorie control and weight management easier and helps you to follow a healthy eating plan. See also Nutrition in Potatoes
If you are counting calories because you're following a weight loss plan, the best way to lower energy intake is to add less fat to your potatoes (like sour cream, mayo, butter) and avoid French fries. Also, remember that any physical exercise workout helps to increase calorie-expenditure and thus allows you to eat higher-calorie types of potato snacks with less risk of gaining weight.
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