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Can I get enough vitamin C from potatoes?

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Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C (45% of the DV), in fact they have more vitamin C than one medium tomato (40% DV) or sweet potato (30% DV). Vitamin C plays a key role in the synthesis of collagen (important for healthy skin and gums) and may help support the body's immune system. Delicious.


Is there more vitamin C in a potato than an orange?

According to the Mayo Clinic, adults should have about 65 to 90 mg of Vitamin C a day, with a limit of 2,000 mg in a day. One potato has about 42 mg, and one orange has about 50 mg. It is worth mentioning though, Vitamin C is not proven to shorten or prevent a cold/ the flu.

Do cooked potatoes still have vitamin C?

A food is considered to be a “good source” of a nutrient if one serving provides between 10% and 19% of the Daily Value. The adult Daily Value for vitamin C is 60 milligrams. Three-and-a-half ounces (100 grams) of baked potatoes does provide about 10 milligrams of vitamin C, which meets that requirement.

Do potatoes retain vitamin C after cooking?

MYTH #2. MOST COOKING METHODS DESTROY THE NUTRIENTS IN POTATOES. While boiling potatoes does cause a small loss of water-soluble nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin B6, the white potato retains most, if not all, of its potassium and dietary fiber regardless of cooking method, such as baking, boiling, or frying.

How much vitamin C is in an average potato?

Vitamin C. A medium 5.3 oz skin on potato contains 27 mg of Vitamin C, which is 30% of the daily value.

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