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The potato contains vitamins
and minerals
, as well as an assortment of phytochemicals
, such ascarotenoids
and natural phenols. Chlorogenic acid
constitutes up to 90% of the potato tuber natural phenols. Others found in potatoes are 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid (crypto-chlorogenic acid), 5-O-caffeoylquinic
(neo-chlorogenic acid), 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic and 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acids.[58]
A medium-size 150 g (5.3 oz) potato with the skin provides 27 mg of vitamin C
(45% of the Daily Value (DV)), 620 mg of potassium
(18% of DV), 0.2 mg vitamin B6
(10% of DV) and trace amounts of thiamin
, riboflavin
, folate
, niacin
, magnesium
,phosphorus
, iron
, and zinc
. The fiber content of a potato with skin (2 g) is equivalent to that of many whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals.
In terms of nutrition, the potato is best known for its carbohydrate
content (approximately 26 grams in a medium potato). The predominant form of this carbohydrate is starch
. A small but significant portion of this starch is resistant to digestion byenzymes
in the stomach
and small intestine
, and so reaches the large intestine
essentially intact. Thisresistant starch
is considered to have similar physiological effects and health benefits as fiber
: It provides bulk, offers protection against colon cancer
, improves glucose
tolerance and insulin sensitivity, lowers plasma cholesterol andtriglyceride
concentrations, increases satiety, and possibly even reduces fat storage.[59]
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The amount of resistant starch in potatoes depends much on preparation methods. Cooking and then cooling potatoes significantly increases resistant starch. For example, cooked potato starch
contains about 7% resistant starch, which increases to about 13% upon cooling.[62]
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe potato has many nutritional values. Some of this is that a potato has no fat, sodium and is completely cholesterol free.
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What absorbs nutrients from its environment for food?
potatoes
How are the nutrients in potatoes lost?
when you smell my faurt
Can you grow potatoes in leaf mold that's well rotted?
No, while leafmould is a great ammendement for soil structure it does not contain many nutrients. Potatoes are heavy feeders and require good fertile soil, leaves do not contain the required NPK nutrients.
Why do this potatoes have roots?
They need to absorb water an nutrients.
What nutrients are found mainly in fruits and vegetables?
Many vegetables contain different nutrients and vitamins. For example, sweet potatoes are high in potassium and vitamin K but not all vegetables are high in these nutrients.
Are purple magesty potatoes edible?
They are edible, full of nutrients and antioxidants
What are the nutrients found in potatoes?
Starch,vitamin -c,carbohydrate,pottasium,
Is it healthy to eat potato skin?
Yes. The skins of potatoes hold many of the nutrients the potato absorbed from the soil while growing in the ground.
Do you gain less calories if you eat potatoes with skin?
NO! But you do gain a few nutrients besides the starch.
What plant part is represented on Irish potatoes?
tuber, a modified stem that stores nutrients and water.
What are the effects of eating a baked potato everyday?
If you are eating the skin with your baked potato, then you are getting a great source of carbohydrates (starch), fiber and vitamin C. Potatoes are a wonderful staple that can be a part of a healthy meal -- as long as you continue to add a variety of foods to your diet. So, the effect is that baked potatoes contribute needed nutrients to a healthy meal plan. However, if you are not eating a variety and allowing most of your calories to come from potatoes, then you will be short of many other nutrients you need for survival. The effect would be to become malnourished or short of nutrients you need for survival.
Can you cut down the stems on potatoes?
You can cut down the stems on a potatoes but this may slow their overall growth. The stems are a vital part of the plant which provide nutrients and grow considerably as it does.
