What are the health benefits and vitamins in Potato?
→ Potato skin is brown in color. It contains vitamins B and C, iron, calcium, potassium and lot of fiber content.
→ It is the fourth most consumed food in the world, behind rice, wheat and corn
→ Potatoes are low in fat and are cholesterol free.
→ Fiber present in the potato skin helps in reducing the constipation problem, reduced risk of colon cancer, heart diseases and type 2 diabetes.
→ The B6 vitamins present in potatoes helps in good functioning of brain and nervous system.
→ It also helps in protecting us from common cold and flu as it is filled with Vitamin C.Helps in easy digestion.
Listed here the detailed vitamin sources of Potato.
| Vitamins | Unit | Value per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg | 11.4 |
| Thiamin | mg | 0.021 |
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.038 |
| Niacin | mg | 1.033 |
| Vitamin B-6 | mg | 0.239 |
| Folate, DFE | µg | 17 |
| Vitamin B-12 | µg | 0.00 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | µg | 0 |
| Vitamin A, IU | IU | 0 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | µg | 0.0 |
| Vitamin D | IU | 0 |
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