Stuffed, mashed or shredded, the white potato is an adored food that can be served a dozen different ways. While the potato is a starchy vegetable, it is an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium (more than a banana), a good source of vitamin B6 and is fat, sodium and cholesterol free. Containing only 110 calories, 1 medium baked or boiled potato (2½-3” diameter) counts as 1 cup equivalent in the vegetable group.
While the potato can be a delicious energy-packed food choice, cooking styles and toppings can easily turn the spud into a dud.
POTATO SPUDS DUDS
Baked w/toppings low-fat cheese sour cream
Chip style baked fried
Mashed low-fat sour cream butter and cream
It is always best to keep foods as close to their natural state as possible, to keep them nutritious and tasty.
“Every single diet I ever fell off of was because of potatoes and gravy of some sort.” Dolly Parton