Potato Nutrition Facts
General Information
The Potato is:
- Low in Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Cholesterol
- High in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, Dietary Fiber
The nutritional value of potatoes make them ideal for:
- Weight loss
- Maintaining optimum health
It's OK to include potatoes in your diet if you're interested in:
- Weight gain
Nutritional Values
| Preparation | Serving Size | Carbs | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) | Energy (kj) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket Potato - no oil, baked | 1 medium (150g) | 21.5 | 2 | 1 | 460 |
| Potato - boiled, peeled | 1 medium (150g) | 19.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 405 |
| Potato - boiled, unpeeled | 1 medium (150g) | 20 | 2 | 0 | 410 |
| Potato - canned, peeled, drained | 6 small (170g) | 17.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 355 |
| French Fries (commercial) - oven cook | 100g | 25 | 2 | 3 | 550 |
| Hash Brown | 1 (55g) | 15 | 1 | 12 | 720 |
| Mashed Potato with Milk & Butter | 1/2 cup (120g) | n/a | 2.5 | 1 | 325 |
| Mashed Potato with Skim Milk | 1/2 cup (120g) | n/a | 2.5 | 0 | 300 |
| New Potatoes - peeled, boiled | 3 potatoes (165g) | 21 | 3 | 4 | 435 |
| Roast Potato - no skin | 150g | 26 | 2.5 | 4 | 670 |
| Scalloped Potatoes - deep fried | 95g | 26 | 1.5 | 20.5 | 1285 |
| Potato Wedges (commercial) | 100g | 26 | 4.5 | 6 | 695 |