This nutritional facts of potato will surprise you.

 Potatoes are a very common, versatile and staple root vegetable. It is used to eat in almost every house. This is a very affordable vegetable and fortunately loaded with many nutrients.




Let's know about the health benefits of this versatile and popular vegetable - 


1. Loaded with many nutritional elements 

Potatoes contains many nutrients like Vitamins, minerals etc. An average size potato (almost 173 grams) contains these nutrients - 


  • Carbohydrates - 36.6 grams
  • Calories - 161 
  • Protein - 4.3 grams
  • Fat - 0.2  grams
  • Fibre - 3.8 grams
  • Vitamin C - 28% RDI
  • Vitamin B6 - 27% RDI
  • Potassium - 26% RDI
  • Manganese - 19% RDI
  • Magnesium - 12% RDI
  • Niacin - 12% RDI
  • Phosphorus - 12% RDI
  • Folate - 12% RDI


 The above nutritional information given may be differ by variety of potatoes. Potatoes contains many vitamins in its skin. So if it gets consumed with skin we will get more nutrients. These nutrients has many health benefits.




2. Good for digestive health

Potatoes contains resistant starch which is good food for gut bacteria. When resistant starch enter the large intestine, it becomes food for beneficial gut bacteria. These bacteria converts it into short-chain fatty acids.



Resistant starch from potatoes is mostly converted into the short-chain fatty acid butyrate. Short chain fatty acid butyrate may reduce the inflammation in colon. 



3. Good source of antioxidants

Potatoes contains good amount of flavonoids, Carotenoids and phenolic acids which acts as an antioxidant in our body. Antioxidants are very necessary for our body. It prevents us from free radicals by neutralizing it. Free radicals are harmful for our body and responsible for diseases.




4. Delicious and easy to add in diet 

Potatoes are not only nutritious but also a tasty and versatile food. We can consume it in many ways like by boiled, fried, steamed etc. We can make many delicious and healthy dish by cooking it with many other vegetables. So enjoy this healthy and tasty vegetable and stay healthy and happy.





Disclaimer : The information in this article should not be considered as a substitute for a physician's advice. Please consult your treating physician for more details.



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