Potato Nutrition, Types & Facts

Enjoy Potatoes – Mother Nature’s Best-Kept Secret!

Potato Nutrition

Did you know, potatoes are more energy-packed than any other popular vegetable and have even more potassium than a banana?With just 110 calories, one medium, skin-on potato provides 30% of your daily value of vitamin C, along with the carbohydrate, potassium and energy you need to perform at your best!

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Types of Potatoes

Want to know what potatoes are best for baking, mashing or roasting? There are seven potato type categories to choose from: russet, red, white, yellow, blue/purple, fingerling and petite, each with their own characteristics and cooking recommendations.

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How to Cook Potatoes

There are a number of different ways to prepare potatoes, among them baked, mashed, roasted, au gratin and scalloped.

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Fueling Performance

The difference between you and your best comes down to how you fuel. Potatoes provide the complex carbohydrates, potassium, fiber and vitamin C you need to perform better than ever before.

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Fueling Performance

Potatoes and Athletic Performance

Are potato beneficial in the diet of an athlete? Yes. One medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato provides 26 grams of carbohydrate, 620 milligrams of potassium, and 110 calories for energy - key nutrients in the diets of athletes and active individuals. FACTS Potatoes are nutrient-dense complex carbs. A medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato contains 26 grams of carbohydrates.1 Carbohydrate is the primary fuel for…

Meal Prep with Potatoes

Weekly Potato Recipe

Get one delicious, healthy potato recipe delivered to you each week. You’ll always have new, tasty ideas to surprise and delight your family and friends-even on a busy weeknight.

Potato Fun Facts

How Old is the Potato?

The Inca Indians in Peru were the first to cultivate potatoes around 8,000 B.C. to 5,000 B.C. In 1536 Spanish Conquistadors conquered Peru, discovered the flavors of the potato, and carried them to Europe.

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Potato Tips & Tricks

What is the Best Way to Store Potatoes?

Potatoes should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated place and kept out of the light. Perforated plastic bags and paper bags offer the best environment for extending shelf-life.

Potato Storage Guide

Potato FAQs

Are potatoes fattening?

No. A 5.3-ounce skin on potato has only 110 calories and no fat. Experts agree weight gain occurs when an individual consumes more calories than he or she expends.

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Potato Trends
Green Potatoes
WILL CONSUMING POTATOES WITH GREEN PATCHES MAKE YOU SICK? No. Green spots or patches on potatoes (known as “greening”) are a natural result of chlorophyll production in the tuber from being exposed to light.1 Chlorophyll is not toxic; however, its presence indicates an increase in the production of solanine. Solanine is a glycoalkaloid that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting and diarrhea), but only if consumed in very large amounts.1-3 FACTS Greening…
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Simple Potato Recipes for the Grill
With the weather warming up, we're dusting off the BBQ, pulling out the lawn chairs and getting ready for a summer of grilling! Below are four easy recipes - with 10 ingredients or less (including potatoes!). They're simple to prepare, easy to cook and require almost no clean-up. Enjoy the sun! Grilled Potato Kabobs with Lemon Herb Drizzle - Make a meal that sizzles. Festive Papas Tapas - Pile these…
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Global Potato Recipes
Potatoes are a staple in nearly every cultural cuisine, so they’re uniquely suited to deliver today’s most craved global flavors. Whether you’re looking for a comforting classic or a new contemporary cuisine, with potatoes, the possibilities are endless. Available in many varieties and formats, including fresh, frozen and dehydrated, potatoes are always ready to elevate any dish with amazing taste and texture. Ensalada Andaluz (Potato-Orange-Spinach Salad) - Inspired by the…

Potato Nutrition, Types & Facts

Enjoy Potatoes – Mother Nature’s Best-Kept Secret!