Fun Facts
- High in potassium for optimal muscle performance, iron for converting food to energy, and with as much protein as a half a glass of milk, potatoes are a powerhouse of nutrients.
- Potatoes are a good source of starch, which provides calories in a form that is less quickly metabolized than sugar -- to give you sustained energy. One medium potato provides 110 calories.
- The skin of the potato contains the majority of the potato's fiber, and many of the nutrients are located close to the skin.
- A plain potato is 99.9% fat free and yet it is a nutrient dense food.
- One medium potato supplies 45% of the daily requirement of vitamin C.
- Potatoes and milk complement each other to provide a complete protein when they are eaten together. Amino acids missing from the potato are found in milk, and vice versa.
Documents
Downloadable PDF with selection, preparation, grading, and other potato usage info you can use in the classroom from Washington State Potato Commission
Downloadable PDF in Spanish with selection, preparation, grading, and other potato usage info you can use in the classroom from Washington State Potato Commission