Potato

Potato Details :

Potatoes are edible tubers that can be grown all year long. They are easy to grow, full of nutrients, and are used in many delicious recipes all across the world. Potatoes contain fibers, minerals, and phytochemicals and go a long way in preventing diseases as well as benefitting human health.

There are more than 200 varieties of potatoes which fit into seven main categories. These categories are russets, reds, whites,and petites.

The russet potato is thick skin and comes with a light and fluffy center. The red potatoes are also thick skinned and stay firm throughout the cooking process. The white potatoes come with thin skin and a nutty flavor. Petite potatoes are small bite-sized potatoes that have more concentrated flavors as compared to the large-sized varieties.

Nutrition Facts

Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C with a medium skin on potato containing 27mg of vitamin C per serving. They are also a good source of potassium and vitamin B6, which make them a must add in every diet. They are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free and provide only 110 calories per serving. The nutritional content of potatoes varies depending on the methods of preparation; for instance, frying potatoes add more calories and fat as compared to baking. The skin of the potatoes contains significant amounts of vitamins and minerals and removing the skin can bring down the nutritional content.

One medium baked potato, including the skin, provides the following nutrients:

• Calories: 161
• Fat: 0.2 grams
• Protein: 4.3 grams
• Carbs: 36.6 grams
• Fiber: 3.8 grams
• Vitamin C: 28% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 27% of the RDI
• Potassium: 26% of the RDI
• Manganese: 19% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 12% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 12% of the RDI
• Niacin: 12% of the RDI
• Folate: 12% of the RDI

• Minimum Order Quantity : 20 MT
• Available Bag Size : 5Kg, 10Kg, 25Kg, 50Kg
• Available Bag Type : PP, Plastic, Jute, Gunny, Non-Woven