Potato, cooked (baked or mashed)

Potato, cooked (baked or mashed) is a versatile starchy vegetable used worldwide — commonly baked, mashed or roasted — and features in cuisines from simple home cooking to hearty side dishes. It is a good source of potassium, providing about 535mg per 100g, which helps with electrolyte balance and blood pressure regulation. Nutritionally it delivers easily digested carbohydrates with very little fat, modest fiber and some vitamin B6 and copper. It tends to be quite filling compared with many other sides, but is not a significant source of protein, so pairing it with a protein-rich food makes a balanced meal.

Potato, cooked (baked or mashed) is a versatile starchy vegetable used worldwide — commonly baked, mashed or roasted — and features in cuisines from simple home cooking to hearty side dishes. It is a good source of potassium, providing about 535mg per 100g, which helps with electrolyte balance and b... Show more