Potato Nutrition Facts
The Hearty Healthy Potato
Nutrition of the Average Potato (5.5oz):
110 Calories- One medium potato has only 110 total calories.
Fat Free- All potatoes are naturally fat-free. No saturated fat or trans-fat of any kind.
Sodium Free- Potatoes do not contain salt.
Gluten Free- Potatoes are naturally Gluten-Free
Potassium- Potatoes are a good source of Potassium, they contain 620mg which is 18% of the total recommended daily value. They contain more Potassium than a banana, broccoli or tomatoes. Potassium can help blood pressure and cardiovascular health, it helps promote lean body mass and bone mineral density with age. It also helps with proper muscle function and can help relieve muscle cramps
Vitamin B-6- Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin B-6, they contain .2mg which is 10% of the recommended daily value. Vitamin B-6 helps carbohydrate and protein metabolism, makes amino acids for body proteins and is a cofactor for enzymes involved in energy metabolism and red blood cell production.
Fiber- Potatoes contain 2g of Fiber, which is 8% of the recommended daily value. Dietary Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be digested or absorbed in the intestines. Dietary Fiber promotes blood lipid levels, which regulate blood glucose and increases satiety, which can help with weight loss.
Resistant Starch- Potatoes contain Resistant Starch which is a starch that can withstand enzymatic digestion in the small intestine. It is insoluble so it moves to the large intestine where it ferments to become a prebiotic fiber that stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria