Potatoes
About the ingredient potatoes. Including 2,264 recipes with potatoes, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What are potatoes?
The potato contains vitamins and minerals, as well as an assortment of phytochemicals, such as carotenoids and polyphenols. A medium-size 150 g (5.3 oz) potato with the skin provides 27 mg of vitamin C (45% of the Daily Value (DV)), 620 mg of potassium (18% of DV), 0.2 mg vitamin B6 (10% of DV) and trace amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. The fiber content of a potato with skin (2 g) is equivalent to that of many whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals.
In terms of nutrition, the potato is best known for its carbohydrate content (approximately 26 grams in a medium potato). The predominant form of this carbohydrate is starch. A small but significant portion of this starch is resistant to digestion by enzymes in the stomach and small intestine, and so reaches the large intestine essentially intact.
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This resistant starch is considered to have similar physiological effects and health benefits as fiber: It provides bulk, offers protection against colon cancer, improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, lowers plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, increases satiety, and possibly even reduces fat storage.
The amount of resistant starch in potatoes depends much on preparation methods. Cooking and then cooling potatoes significantly increased resistant starch. For example, cooked potato starch contains about 7% resistant starch, which increases to about 13% upon cooling.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 large (3" to 4-1/4" dia.) (300g)Where found
Potatoes are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Potatoes are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do potatoes weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 large (3" to 4-1/4" dia.) | 300 grams |
| 1 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) | 167 grams |
| 1 small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" dia.) | 125 grams |
| ½ cup | 78 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 土豆 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pomme de terre | |
| en español: | patatas |
Recipes using potatoes
There are 2264 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Air-fryer Crispy Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Have some thyme to roast potatoes but are short on time. Using your air-fryer, you can roast potatoes in a flash. Crispy classic Thyme Roasted Potatoes with a modern twist.
Charred New Potato & Fennel Salad
Easy and tasty. Serve it with some delicious summer BBQ, arrange the salad over a bed of fresh greens to get some veggie boost.
Homemade Appetizer Tree
Make this easy appetizer tree the next time you have a kids’ birthday party.
Roasted Veg
This is an awesomely flexible dinner. You basically chop everything up, douse it in oil and some salt, pepper or whichever spices you're in the mood for (or grab first!) and chuck it in the oven for an hour or so.
Homemade Birthday Snack
Make a kids’ birthday party more fun and tasty! This recipe is a kid-friendly fun snack. Try this recipe!
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Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme
This creamy, smooth, flavorful carrot and leek soup is perfect when carrots are at their peak. The soup is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor and sophistication.
Aloo Mathar Paratha (Sides)
The quintessential Indian-Singaporean meal accompaniment. Unfortunately, all too often it is made using highly processed white flour and margarine. Here, the parathas are made with whole-wheat flour (you could also try using spelt flour) and stuffed with peas and potatoes, for a lighter but more wholesome take on the original. Serve hot with yoghurt and herbs.
Chicken Potato & Spinach Salad
A chicken breast and potato salad with spinach, dressed with a creamy and tangy tarragon-mustard dressing.
Fingerling Potatoes with Hazelnut & Sage
A fairly simple yet delicious way to cook these beautiful fingerling potatoes. Sage and hazelnuts were deliciously combined with the potatoes. An excellent side dish.
