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 The 2005 Dietary Guidelines provide Americans with important recommendations on food sources, along with essential vitamins and nutrients necessary for a healthy diet. Potatoes contain many of these essential nutrients that the dietary guidelines recommend Americans increase in their diet.
In fact, one medium sized potato, eaten with the skin on:
- Is just 110 calories.
- Has nearly half of the Daily Value for vitamin C.
- Is one of the best sources of potassium and fiber in the produce section.
- Is a great way to eat your veggies!
Nutrition on a Budget
Fresh produce doesn’t have to break the budget, particularly when you count on potatoes to. One serving–a medium, 5.3 ounce potato—will only set you back about $0.25. Pound for pound, potatoes continue to be are one of the greatest values in the produce department.
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 According to the USDA MyPyramid guidelines:
1 medium skin-on baked potato = 1 cup starchy vegetables
Discover how potatoes, America's Favorite Vegetable, fit into the personalized, interactive MyPyramid Menu Planner.
For more dietary guidelines information as they relate to potatoes, click here. |
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