While delicious,potatoesoften get a bad (nutritional) rap.
They’re relatively high in calories and are packed with carbohydrates.
But just how much?
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Russet potatoes
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Protein in a Russet potato:4.55 grams
Russet potatoes are the classic, starchy potatoes.
Flaky and large, they’re usually used for baking and mashing.
Russet potatoes contain more protein than many other potato types;one medium Russet potatohas 4.55 grams of protein.
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Try Russet potatoes in this oven-baked French fries recipe.
Sweet potatoes
Protein in a sweet potato:2.07 grams
Sweet potatoesare often hailed as the most nutrient-rich potato.
Try sweet potatoes in this sweet potato gratin recipe.
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Try white potatoes in this baked potato soup recipe.
They also have a delicious earthy flavor that makes them popular in rustic dishes and farm-to-table eateries.
Try fingerling potatoes in this pork chile verde recipe.
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Try red potatoes in this crispy rosemary potatoes recipe.
The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
Like other potatoes,Yukon gold potatoes are also free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
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Try Yukon gold potatoes in this garlic mashed potatoes recipe.
Not sure where to start?
it’s possible for you to’t go wrong with thesecreative potato recipes.
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