Food Nutrition in Potatoes
Potatoes are not a high calorie
food, it is the fat they are cooked in, or which is added to them, in
the form of butter, cheese or sour cream that makes them high calorie.
Potatoes are high in starchy carbohydrate and contain fiber as well as
protein. They are also useful sources of Vitamin C and potassium.
Energy in Potatoes
One 5 ounce raw potato contains
about 105 calories. One 5 ounce serving (1 cup) of French fries contains
about 440 calories.
Nutrients in Potatoes
One 4 ounce boiled potato
contains about 28 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of
protein and almost no fat.
Vitamins in Potatoes
A boiled potato contains
useful amounts of Vitamin C and folate.
Minerals in Potatoes
A boiled potato contains
good amounts of potassium and useful amounts of phosphorus.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Potatoes
A boiled potato has a medium
GI value. Mashed or baked potato has a high GI value, while French fries
tend to have a low GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Potatoes
New boiled potatoes are the
healthiest type to choose as they induce the lowest glycemic reponse of
any healthy potato dish. Nutrition in Types of Potatoes
Baked
Potato
Baked Sweet Potato
Canned Potatoes
Cheese Potatoes
Chips
French Fries
French Fried
Potatoes
Hash Browns
Hash Brown Potatoes
Mashed Potato
Mashed Sweet
Potato
Potato, Nutrition
Potato
Potato Flour
Potato Puffs
Potato Salad
Potato Soup
Potato Sticks
Raw Potatoes
Red Potatoes
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
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