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Potato

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A starchy staple; nutritious with skin on.

Key nutrients

  • Potassium
  • Vitamin C
  • Fibre (with skin)

Benefits

  • Energy
  • satiety

Storage

Cool, dark, dry place (not fridge)

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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