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Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt)

Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt)

Carb Check

Carbs
15g
Carbs
Fiber
1.2g
Fiber
Net Carbs
13.8g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
30g
Carbs per Portion
Glycemic Index
70
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
21
Glycemic Load

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

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Diet Check

Low Carb
No
Keto
No
Carnivore
No
Paleo
No
Slow Carb
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
No

pH Check

Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt)
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt)

  • Water
    79.0g
  • Fiber
    1.2g
  • Carbs
    15.0g
  • Fat
    0.0g
  • Protein
    2.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Low
Purine
Low
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
High
Oxalate
Moderate
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Low
Nitrate
Moderate
Antioxidants
Low

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt) contains 15g of carbohydrates per 100g, placing it in the moderate carb range. It can fit a flexible low-carb plan with careful portion control. A serving of 200g provides 30g of carbs, 72 kcal, 2g of protein, and 0.001g of fat. Strict keto followers should monitor intake closely.

  • Net carbs: 13.8 g
  • Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Glycemic index (GI): 70 (medium)
  • Glycemic load (GL): 21
  • Sodium: 155 mg
  • Potassium: 380
  • Vitamin C: 10
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 0.1

At 15g of carbohydrates per 100g, Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt) falls in the moderate range. A serving of 200g provides 30g of carbs, which can fit a flexible low-carb approach but requires careful portion control. For strict keto (under 20g net carbs per day), Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt) should be consumed sparingly. Those following a more relaxed low-carb plan (50–100g daily) can incorporate it more freely.

No validated glycemic index value is available for Potatoes (cooked, w/ salt). Based on its carbohydrate content of 15g per 100g, a moderate effect on blood glucose can be expected. A serving of 200g provides 30g of carbohydrates. Those monitoring their glucose response should limit portion size and track their individual reaction.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
10
25% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.07
13% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03
4% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.14
20% RDA
Beta-Carotene
5
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 200g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
390
33% RDA
Calcium
5
1% RDA
Iron
0.4
6% RDA
Potassium
380
38% RDA
Magnesium
14
7% RDA
Phosphorus
30
9% RDA
Zinc
0.3
6% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 200g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Traces
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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