Are Potatoes good for you?

    Vitamin C

    Boosts Immune System

    Helps protect cells, prevent illness and fight off infection.

    Vitamin B6

    Improves Energy Levels

    Vitamin B6 is important in helping your body store energy from protein and carbs. It's also critical to maintaining healthy levels of oxygen in your blood.

    Carbohydrate

    Provides Slow Release Energy

    Carbs supply the body with glucose, which is converted to energy. It's released slowly which helps avoid spikes in blood sugar levels.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Phosphorus

    Keeps Organs Healthy

    Essential for good organ functionality, maintaining the nervious system, and strong bones.

    Niacin (B3)

    Helps Lower Cholesterol

    Niacin helps maintain general good health, and in high doses can help lower cholesterol.

    Thiamin (B1)

    Boosts Energy and Metabolism

    Thiamin helps break down and release energy from carbs. It's also beneficial for proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, and digestive system.

    Potassium

    Regulates Fluid and Electrical Activity

    Responsible for regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in a medium potato...
    (% RDA in 150g)

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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

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