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Setting the Record Straight on Potato Nutrition

Zero fat
As much Potassium as 2 bananas
45% of your daily recommended Vitamin C
Only 100 calories
Loaded with Fiber

When 96 percent of Americans don’t know the main attributes of potatoes, it's time to pull out all the stops and set the record straight. In response to the food confusion sweeping the nation, The United States Potato Board (USPB) conducted extensive consumer research and found that only 6 percent of survey respondents thought that potatoes were rich in vitamin C, when, in fact, one medium (5.3 ounce) potato contains 45 percent of the recommended Daily Value for this essential nutrient. And, only 34 percent considered potatoes with skins to be rich in potassium, when they are actually an excellent source of this mineral – higher than broccoli, spinach, or bananas. And, only 4.2 percent of respondents thought that potatoes were BOTH rich in vitamin C and potassium.

But there is good news. When focus groups were shown the official FDA nutrition label for potatoes, they were thrilled to learn that one of their favorite foods was actually good for them. They delighted in learning that one medium potato is an excellent source of potassium, rich in vitamin C and a good source of fiber for only 100 calories, with no fat and no cholesterol.

Microwave cooking is beneficial in more ways than one!

The Mayo Clinic suggests cooking potatoes in the microwave helps retain the nutrients of the potato. When vegetables are cooked in water, many of the nutrients are removed. A microwave oven and traditional oven are the best places for cooking potatoes to retain nutrient content.
Gotatoes come in a convenient, microwaveable container that steams the potatoes and keeps them hot, fresh, and tasty. By using multiple mini-bakers in place of larger Russets, Gotatoes cooking time is drastically reduced to just three minutes!

Potatoes are a popular and healthy choice.

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables eaten in the United States.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the average American eats about 142 pounds of potatoes every year.

According to the USDA, you can almost double your intake of most nutrients by eating both the skin and the pulp of the potato. The skin is a good source of fiber, iron, and vitamin C. By eating two small potatoes instead of one larger potato, you actually increase your nutrient intake because there is more skin on two potatoes then on one potato of equal weight.