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Nutritional value of potatoes
Author(s) -
HAMPSON C. P.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
nutrition bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.933
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1467-3010
pISSN - 1471-9827
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-3010.1976.tb00800.x
Subject(s) - nutrient , food science , vitamin , meal , value (mathematics) , high protein , biological value , vitamin k , energy density , biology , mathematics , medicine , physics , biochemistry , ecology , statistics , theoretical physics
Summary On average we eat 220 lb of potatoes per year. Potatoes hold a unique place in our diet. Nothing is regarded quite like them for providing a well‐balanced meal. Contrary to popular belief potatoes are a poor energy food but they are, however, by no means negligible as a source of protein and because of their low energy value, they are fattening only when eaten in great quantity. The biological value of potato protein is very high, higher than any other plant protein and nearly as high as egg protein. Potatoes are the most important source of vitamin C in the British diet and they provide a valuable contribution to our requirements for vitamin B complex, iron and other essential nutrients.