Potato

Health Benefits:

Aids in digestion
Combats fatigue
Helps control LDL cholesterol levels
May reduce anxiety
May reduce cholesterol
May reduce nausea
Provides energy

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 medium potato with skin; Calories: 110; Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbs: 26g; Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 3g; Potassium: 15%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 30%DV; Calcium: 2%DV; Iron: 6%DV

Did You Know?

• About 20% of potato nutrition is found in the skin; the majority is in the flesh.
• When selecting potatoes, look for spuds that are well-formed, smooth and firm. They shouldn’t have discoloration, cracks or soft spots.

Ways to Eat:

• Baked
• Mashed
• Fried
• Boiled

Farming Trivia:

• The potato is the most universally grown crop in the world.
• Potatoes were the first food to be grown in space. In 1996, potato plants were taken into space with the space shuttle Columbia.
• The top potato producers are Idaho, Washington and Wisconsin.