According to http://www.produceoasis.com/ , "ONLINE OASIS: Your source for information on fruits and vegetables", the average size of a russet potato is 148 grams = 5.2 ounces.
The average weight of a russet potato is around 5 to 8 ounces.
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Russet potatoes are best for creating baked potatoes
The pink ring inside a russet potato is caused by a reaction between the sugars and starches in the potato when it is cooked at high temperatures. It is not harmful and does not affect the taste or quality of the potato. Its presence is purely cosmetic.
Definitely a Russet
Russet is a reddish brown color that is the same color of a russet potato. It can also be called rust, burnt sienna or earth brown.
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About 2 and a half weeks
The best potato for baking is the Russet potato because it has a high starch content, which makes it fluffy and light when baked.
Carbohydrates in a Russet potatoThere are: 30 carbs in 1 small, 1 ¾ - 2 ½" diameter, baked Russet potato with skin37 carbs in 1 medium, 2 ¼ - 3¼" diameter, baked Russet potato with skin64 carbs in 1 large, 3 - 4 ¼" diameter, baked Russet potato with skin.For the carbohydrate content of other vegetables, and fruits, and for free fruit and vegetablecarbohydrate charts that you can use as daily guides for either weight loss or weight maintenance, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions..
The best potato variety for making delicious home fries is the russet potato.
They are both varieties of Potatoes.