Did
you know...
...The average American
eats about 142 pounds of potatoes a year!
...Potatoes are
grown in every state in the U.S.
...After milk
products, potatoes are the most consumed food in the U.S.
...1 serving of
potatoes provides 45% of the recommended daily allowance of
Vitamin C
...Contrary to
belief, potatoes are not high in calories. One medium sized
potato contains 110 calories, while a one-cup serving of rice
has 225!
...One medium potato
with skin contains three grams, or 12% of the recommended
daily intake for fiber.
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