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Do potatoes have a lot of vitamin C?

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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.


Do potatoes have more vitamin C than oranges?

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 potatoes have C?

Vitamin C. A medium 5.3 oz skin on potato contains 27 mg of Vitamin C, which is 30% of the daily value. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for humans. Vitamin C is found naturally only in fruits and vegetables.

Does cooking destroy vitamin C in potatoes?

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.

Which potato has the most vitamin C?

Purple Potatoes They're a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C and are especially rich in antioxidants.

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