Tuber Trivia

• The average American eats 142 pounds of potatoes a year or almost 365 potatoes per person-that's an average of a potato a day.
• Potatoes are grown commercially in every state from Florida to Alaska, yielding over 30 billion pounds of potatoes each year.
• One serving of potatoes provides 45% of the recommended Daily Value of vitamin C.
• The potato is the second most consumed food in the U.S.-trailing only after milk products.
• Contrary to the common misconception, potatoes are not high in calories. One medium sized potato contains 110 calories, while a one-cup serving of rice has 225 calories and a cup of pasta has 155.
• Many doctors recommend bananas to patients who require a good source of potassium. One potato supplies 610 mg. of potassium while a banana contains 450 mg.
• Eat your potatoes with their peels on..you'll not only save time, but you'll add extra fiber, vitamins, and nutrition to your favorite recipe.
• The majority of a potatoes' minerals are in the cortex, the narrow layer right below the skin of the potato. Vitamins and protein are found throughout the potato.