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The fiber comes from the SKIN of the potato.

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Q: Does a potato contain fiber
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Do baked potates have fiber?

Yes, but it's mainly in the skin rather than the white inner of the potato.


Where is most of the fiber in a baked potato?

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Does potatoes have fiber?

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