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How many calories do potatoes have?
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1. The source of vitamin C
It should also be borne in mind that heat treatment leads to significant losses of this vitamin. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects against cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Most vitamins and minerals are found under the skin. The average potato contains 12.5 mg of vitamin C. However, due to its high intake, it is considered an important source of the vitamin in the Polish diet.2. The source of the mineral ingredients
Potassium helps the heart muscle to function properly, magnesium helps in the fight against stress, potatoes also contain mineral ingredients, and potato consumption partially covers the body's needs for other elements, such as zinc (0.3 mg/100 g), iron (0.5 mg/100g), copper (0.1 mg (100 g), phosphorus (56 mg/100 gr), and even iodine (3 μg/100 g).3. The source of the resistant starch
This process produces many compounds, including significant amounts of butyric acid, which has a positive effect on human health, namely: increases the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and copper, decreases the concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood,
