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What are the nutritional benefits of potato skins?

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

When compared ounce for ounce, potato skin has more nutrients than the rest of the potato. Potato skin contains B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium and other nutrients. Potato skin also provides lots of fiber, about 2 grams per ounce. If you eat a medium baked potato, including the skin, you'll get nearly 4 grams of fiber, 2 milligrams of iron and 926 miligrams of potassium. Be sure to wash the potato well and remove any obvious blemishes before cooking.

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