Nutritional Info
Potatoes are:
- Fat free
- Cholesterol free
- Saturated fat free
- Sodium free
- High in vitamin C
- High in potassium with skins on – contains more potassium than a banana
- A good source of vitamin B6
- A good source of dietary fiber with skins on
Did you know?
A fresh potato, with skin on, contains 45% of the recommended daily value (DV) of vitamin C, 18% DV of potassium, almost no sodium, no fat, and no cholesterol.
The National Cancer Institute recommends a minimum of five daily servings of fruit and vegetables. One 5 oz. Wisconsin potato is considered one vegetable serving.
Low-fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
