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Do the skins of potatoes have nutritional value?

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Created: 2022-07-02 02:27:10

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No.While the skin does contain approximately half of the total dietary fiber, the majority (> 50%) of the nutrients are found within the potato itself. The only nutrient significantly lost when the skin is removed is fiber. Potassium and vitamin C are found predominantly in the flesh of the potato.


Is the skin on potatoes nutritious?

Yes. Eat the skin to capture all the russet potatoes nutrition. The potato skin has more nutrients than the interior of the potato. It has lots of fiber, about half of a medium potato's fiber is from the skin.

What nutrients are in the skin of a potato?

The nutritional content of each potato skin, according to the USDA, is:Vitamin C: 8 grams, or 9 percent DV.Calcium: 20 milligrams, or 2 percent DV.Potassium: 332 milligrams, or 7 percent DV.Magnesium: 25 milligrams, or 6 percent DV.Phosphorus: 59 milligrams, or 5 percent DV.Manganese: 0.4 milligrams, or 16 percent DV.

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