What is Potato? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Potato?

The potato is a starchy vegetable and tuber that forms under the soil. There are a number of varieties of potato, including Russet potatoes, the yellow colored Yukon Gold, and many others that are purple, red, small and large. All potatoes have a very thin skin, though baking potatoes have a slightly sturdier skin. The potato is hard and inedible until cooked. It can be boiled, baked, fried or cooked any number of ways and is an extremely versatile starch vegetable. The texture of a cooked potato is soft, while holding its shape and has an earthy and sweet flavor that is extremely bland, until salted.

What does Potato Taste Like?

Sweet

Ingredients

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water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Potato Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup156g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	134kcal	7%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	31g	30%
Sugars	2g	11%
Fiber	3g	29%
Proteins	3g	11%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	376mg	47%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Potato?

1 Cup of Potato contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Potato?

1 Cup of Potato contains 31 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Potato?

1 Cup of Potato contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Potato?

1 Cup of Potato contains 2 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Potato?

There are 134 calories in 1 Cup of Potato.

How many calories are in 1 Large unit of Potato?

There are 258 calories in 1 Large unit of Potato.

How many calories are in 1 Medium unit of Potato?

There are 144 calories in 1 Medium unit of Potato.

How many calories are in 1 Small unit of Potato?

There are 108 calories in 1 Small unit of Potato.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Potato?

There are 24 calories in 1 oz of Potato.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Potato?

There are 390 calories in 1 pound of Potato.