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Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 15.3 MG | 17% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Niacin | 2.2 MG | 14% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 29% | |
| Folate, total | 17 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 46 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 5.9 MG | 33% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 37 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 82 MG | 7% | |
| Potassium, K | 650 MG | 14% | |
| Sodium, Na | 252 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 5% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.9 MG | 98% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.0 MG | 43% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.5 UG | 1% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0.1g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (5.5g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (33% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (98% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (43% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (29% DV).
About Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt
Microwaved potato skin with salt concentrates fiber dramatically compared to the flesh, since the skin contains the bulk of the potato's structural fiber. The texture ends up soft rather than crispy, unlike oven-baked skin, but the nutritional payoff - particularly the fiber density - remains intact. Carbohydrates are high relative to the calorie count, and protein is meaningful. An underused part of the potato for most home cooks who habitually discard it.
Dietary Information
Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt include Copper, Cu (98% DV) , Manganese, Mn (43% DV) , Iron, Fe (33% DV) , and Vitamin B-6 (29% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 132 calories per 100 grams, Potatoes, microwaved, cooked, in skin, skin with salt gets 13% of its calories from protein, 90% from carbohydrates, and 1% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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