Potatoes (raw) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Potatoes (raw) consist of 0% fat, 2% protein, 16% carbs, 2% fiber and 77% water. With 77 of calories per 100g Potatoes (raw) are 50% lower than other foods in Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes. In total 0% of the calories in Potatoes (raw) are from fat, 10% from protein and 83% from carbohydrates.

  • Moderate Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 60
  • High in carbs 32.0g carbohydrates per portion of 200g
  • Medium Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 19.2
  • High in potassium Covers 0.2% of Potassium RDA per portion

Can you eat Potatoes (raw) for a low carb diet?

With 32g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 19.2 in a portion of 200g, Potatoes (raw) should be avoided for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Potatoes (raw) contain low amounts of Fructose, are Gluten free and have no Lactose.

Potatoes (raw): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Potatoes (raw)
avg Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes[1]
Calories (kcal) 77.0 153.7
Fat (g) 0.0 4.8
Protein (g) 2.0 3.2
Carbohydrates (g) 16.0 23.4
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 1.0 23.4
Polysaccharides (g) 14.0 23.4
Fibers (g) 2.0 1.5
Sodium (mg) 3.0 176.5
Water (g) 77.0 62.9
[1] average of Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (200g) of Potatoes (raw) contain:

  • 154.0 Calories
  • 0.0g of Fat
  • 4.0g of Protein
  • and 32.0g of Carbs
  • 6.0mg of sodium - 0.0% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 40.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.1% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.6mg of Zinc - 0.1% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.8mg of Iron - 0.1% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 830.0mg of Potassium - 0.2% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 30.0mg of Vitamin C - 0.3% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • No Vitamin B12

For every gram of carbs in Potatoes (raw) you get

  • 0.13 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes have on average 0.14g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 0.00 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes 0.20g)
  • 0.13 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes 0.07g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Potatoes (raw)?

Vitamins
per 100g
Potatoes (raw)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 15.0 12.2
Vitamin E (mg) 0.1 0.7
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.3 0.1
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 20.0 10.8
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.0 0.1
Retinol (μg) 0.0 22.4
beta-Carotene (μg) 5.0
[1] average of Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes

Are Potatoes (raw) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (200g) for Potatoes (raw) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Potatoes (raw)

Minerals
per 100g
Potatoes (raw)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 20.0 21.1
Zinc (mg) 0.3 0.5
Sodium (mg) 3.0 176.5
Calcium (mg) 6.0 32.0
Iron (mg) 0.4 0.8
Potassium (mg) 415.0 368.2
Phosphorus (mg) 50.0 61.7
[1] average of Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes

Are Potatoes (raw) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Potatoes (raw) we looked at the portion size (200g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Potatoes (raw)

16.0% of Potatoes (raw) are carbs, per serving of 200g that makes 32.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Potatoes (raw)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 1.0 0.9
Polysaccharides (g) 14.0 22.4
Total carbs (g) 16.0 23.4
[1] average of Potatoes, potato products and potato dishes

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Potatoes (raw)?

The Glycemic Index of Potatoes (raw) is 60, which would be considered as moderate. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 19.2 and can be regarded as moderate.

Allergens in Potatoes (raw)

  • are Gluten free
  • have no Lactose
  • low amounts of Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Potatoes (raw)

Of the 0.0g total fat per 100g in Potatoes (raw), 0.0g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 0.1g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 0.0g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 0.0mg.

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