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Which is healthier Yukon gold or red potatoes?

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The red potato may may be lower in calories and carbs, but the yellow potato is a better source of iron and calcium. An 85-gram serving of a yellow potato contains 1.3 milligrams of iron and 15 milligrams of calcium, while the same serving of red contains 0.7 milligram of iron and no calcium.


Which is healthier Yukon or red potatoes?

The Healthiest Potato is the Red Potato After taking into account the mineral density, the vitamin density, the macronutrient balance, the sugar-to-fiber ratio, the sodium-to-potassium ratio, and the phytochemical profile, red potatoes are the healthiest potato with data from the USDA Food Database.

What is the healthiest potatoes to eat?

Red Desiree Potatoes are part of the Red Potato family and are considered to be the healthiest of all potatoes, as they contain the highest levels of vitamins, minerals and healthy phytochemicals.

What's the difference between Yukon Gold potatoes and red potatoes?

The flavor of the potato is slightly buttery, which is why it works so well in mashed potatoes. And the yellow color is really pretty. You can use a Yukon gold anywhere you would use a red potato, but the same is not true in reverse. Red potatoes are too waxy for a good mash, they get gluey.

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