Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : February 4, 2015 10:58 PM IST
Potatoes are packed with starch, which is a concentrated form of energy and are rich in carbohydrates. Besides, they also contain fibre, vitamins and minerals which make them a healthy addition to your diet. Vitamin C in potatoes is important for the production of red blood cells and collagen production to keep your tissues strong. Minerals such as zinc and copper present in potato are essential for the functioning of the immune system. You may also want to read 5 reasons to eat more potatoes.
Potatoes are usually avoided when on a weight loss diet, assuming it will add on to the number of calories. However, the fact is that potatoes are high in starch and carbohydrates but contain moderate amount of calories. French fries and baked potatoes generally have high starch content. The potatoes you add in salads have a comparatively lesser amount of starch.
To give you an insight, we have listed the calorie count of potatoes and their associated dishes below:
These calories are calculated using HealthifyMe Calorie Counter, the world s first Indian nutrition tracker.
Although potatoes do not contain too many calories, their cooking style can make a lot of difference to their nutritional content. Avoid adding lot of oil while cooking or frying potatoes to reserve nutrition in them. Also avoid baking potatoes with butter as it may contribute to the number of calories. Consuming organic potatoes can be a good idea as they are richer in dietary fibre.
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