Potato Council
supporting the British potato industry
Potato Nutrition
Pick up a potato and you're holding an amazingly nutrient dense food! Calories in potatoes are low, they're naturally fat-free, bursting with vitamins and minerals, contain absolutely no cholesterol and when served with their skins are a great source of fibre.
Independent nutritionists and dietary researchers recommend potatoes as the perfect base for a balanced diet. Because potatoes are packed full of nutrients for your brain and body, they can make you look, feel and even think great!
Potato Nutrition Facts click below to find out what vitamins and nutrition you get from a potato:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin B6
- Folate (Folic Acid)
- No cholesterol
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Fibre
- Carbohydrate
- Copper + Zinc
- Low in fat
- Low in calories
According to The British Dietetic Association, the professional association for registered dieticians in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, potatoes contain absolutely no cholesterol. Not only that, the fibre they contain actually reduces existing cholesterol levels. And that helps reduces the risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. We all need some cholesterol in the blood - but when the level gets too high it turns into a major risk for coronary heart disease, which leads to heart attack. It's also a risk factor for stroke. That's why it's a good idea to get your cholesterol level tested by a dietician or the doctor.
(source: www.americanheart.org)