Do potatoes have vitamin C? Are potatoes healthy?
Yes, potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C (45 percent of the recommended daily value), which is the same amount as a serving of spinach but more than one medium tomato (40 percent DV) or sweet potato (30 percent DV). Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that may act as a potent antioxidant. Vitamin C aids collagen production, assists with iron absorption, helps heal wounds, keeps gums healthy and guards against infection by keeping immune systems strong. Potatoes qualify as a nutrient-dense food – so, yes, they are healthy for us. The problem is that we often load them with a lot of fat and sodium that should be used sparingly. In addition to them being rich in vitamin C, they are only 100 calories and are an excellent source of potassium. One medium potato with skin has 720 milligrams of potassium or 21 percent of the recommended DV. Potassium is a mineral and is part of every body cell. It helps regulate fluids and mineral balance in and out of cells, and in doing so, helps
