Fresh Potatoes
Potato is a starchy vegetable and it is among the vegetables, which are most frequently used throughout the world because of its amazing taste and flavor. It belongs to the family of perennial nightshade Solanum and there are numerous ways in which potatoes are being used. There are several dishes, which are being prepared with potatoes and it is also very much liked in fried form. There are many varieties of it, which are found throughout the world and it comes in light red, brown, yellow and green colors. Potato is a vegetable, which is equally liked by people of all ages and it is eaten at every region of the world. Potato is a healthy dish and there are various ways in which this vegetable can be used. At India and sub-continent, there is a wide variety of dishes, which are being prepared with potatoes. The crop of potatoes is world’s fourth largest.
History of Potato:
Initially, the potatoes were believed to have many origins but later after genetic testing, it is proved that the origin of potatoes is southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia, where the people have been cultivating it for 7000-10000 years. After centuries of selective breeding, today the potatoes are available in over a thousand different types. Historic records show that potatoes are in use of human beings from vary long ago because potatoes provide a very good source of energy and it contains carbohydrates in very good quantity. Over 99% percent of the present varieties of potatoes are descended from the areas of south-central Chile.
Benefits of Potato:
- Rich in vitamin C,86, copper & manganese
- Help control blood sugar levels
- Best energy producing veggie
- Resists Stroke & heart attack
- Reduces inflammation
- Liver cleansing
- High in fiber
- Low in sodium
- High in vitamin A
- Prevent kidney stones
Varieties of Potatoes We Exports
- Kufri Jyoti
- Kufri Chandermukhi
- Kufri Badshah
- Kufri Lauvkar
- Kufri Pukhraj (C-166)
- Kufri Chipsona -I
- Lady Rossetta (LR)
Nutritional Value of Potato:
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount per | 100 grams | ||
| Calories | 77 | ||
| %Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17 g | 5% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Sugar | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0% | Vitamin C | 32% |
| Calcium | 1% | Iron | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 15% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0% | Magnesium | 5% |
- Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion. Non-edible portion (refuse): 10% (Core and stem)
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily values maybe higher or lower depending on your calories needs. These are recommended by a government body. They are notHealthyfig.com recommendation.
- Bases on a 35 year old female who is 5’7” and weighs 144lbs.