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    Nutrition and facts of Russet Potatoes

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    Russet potato is a type of large potato which is usually oblong in shape with few eyes and dark brown skin. This potato is widely grown in North America. It has white flesh which is really dry and mealy that makes it suitable for baking, mashing and French fries. In United States, it is also known as Idaho potatoes. Sometimes it is known as baking potato or old potato. There are two varieties of Russet potatoes: Russet Burbank and Russet Norkotah. Russet Burbank is oblong in shape with light brown skin. It has white flesh that bakes up light and fluffy.

    Origin

    In order to upgrade the disease resistance of Irish potatoes, Luther Burbank selected potato which is known as Russet Burbank. It was not patented as the potatoes propagated from tubers were not authorized patents in United States.

    Use

    • Russet potatoes are used to make French fries.
    • Due to high levels of starch, russet potatoes are used for mashing, baking, frying and roasted.

    References:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russet_potato

    https://www.potatogoodness.com/russet-potatoes/

    https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Russet_Potatoes_7843.php

    https://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t–826/all-about-potatoes.asp

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    Russet Potatoes Quick Facts
    Name: Russet Potatoes
    Colors Brown
    Shapes Medium to large, oblong or slightly flattened oval
    Flesh colors Pale white
    Taste Mild, earthy
    Calories 284 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin B6 (81.38%)
    Carbohydrate (49.32%)
    Iron (40.00%)
    Copper (35.56%)
    Potassium (34.98%)
    Name Russet Potatoes
    Flesh Pale white, firm, dense
    Shape Medium to large, oblong or slightly flattened oval
    Texture Floury, dry, light and fluffy
    Skin Brown
    Color Yellow
    Flavor Mild, earthy, medium sugar content
    Season Early winter through late spring
    Varieties
    • Russet Burbank
    • Russet Norkotah
    • Russet Nugget
    • Frontier Russet
    • Rio Grande Russett
    • Centennial Russet
    • Ranger Russet
    • Russet Silverton
    • Umatilla Russet
    Major Nutritions Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 1.058 mg (81.38%)
    Carbohydrate 64.11 g (49.32%)
    Iron, Fe 3.2 mg (40.00%)
    Copper, Cu 0.32 mg (35.56%)
    Potassium, K 1644 mg (34.98%)
    Phosphorus, P 212 mg (30.29%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.682 mg (29.65%)
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 24.8 mg (27.56%)
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4.031 mg (25.19%)
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.136 mg (22.72%)
    Calories in 1 potato large (3″ to 4-1/4″ dia.), 299 g 284 Kcal.
    Nutritional value of Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked
    Serving Size:1 potato large (3″ to 4-1/4″ dia.), 299 g

    Calories 284 Kcal. Calories from Fat 3.51 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 222.61 g N/D
    Energy 284 Kcal N/D
    Energy 1187 kJ N/D
    Protein 7.86 g 15.72%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.39 g 1.11%
    Ash 4.04 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 64.11 g 49.32%
    Total dietary Fiber 6.9 g 18.16%
    Total Sugars 3.23 g N/D
    Sucrose 1.17 g N/D
    Glucose (dextrose) 1.11 g N/D
    Fructose 0.96 g N/D
    Starch 52.18 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 54 mg 5.40%
    Iron, Fe 3.2 mg 40.00%
    Magnesium, Mg 90 mg 21.43%
    Phosphorus, P 212 mg 30.29%
    Potassium, K 1644 mg 34.98%
    Sodium, Na 42 mg 2.80%
    Zinc, Zn 1.05 mg 9.55%
    Copper, Cu 0.32 mg 35.56%
    Manganese, Mn 0.682 mg 29.65%
    Selenium, Se 1.5 µg 2.73%
    Fluoride 135.1 µg 3.38%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.2 mg 16.67%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.144 mg 11.08%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4.031 mg 25.19%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.136 mg 22.72%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 1.058 mg 81.38%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 78 µg 19.50%
    Folate, food 78 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 78 µg N/D
    Choline 44.9 mg 8.16%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 24.8 mg 27.56%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 3 µg 0.43%
    Vitamin A, IU 30 IU N/D
    Beta Carotene 18 µg N/D
    Betaine 0.6 mg N/D
    Lutein + zeaxanthin 57 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.21 mg 1.40%
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 6 µg 5.00%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.096 g N/D
    capric acid 10:00 (decanoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.012 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.063 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.015 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.009 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.161 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.123 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.039 g N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.081 g 18.41%
    Threonine 0.257 g 14.60%
    Isoleucine 0.254 g 15.19%
    Leucine 0.374 g 10.12%
    Lysine 0.41 g 12.26%
    Methionine 0.123 g N/D
    Cystine 0.093 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.311 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.185 g N/D
    Valine 0.392 g 18.56%
    Arginine 0.389 g N/D
    Histidine 0.132 g 10.71%
    Alanine 0.239 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 1.839 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 1.346 g N/D
    Glycine 0.218 g N/D
    Proline 0.242 g N/D
    Serine 0.284 g N/D


     
    Flavonols Amount % DV
    Quercetin 2.2 mg N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.