Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They are one of the most common and versatile root vegetables. It's no wonder that Americans eat about 138 pounds of spuds per person a year.
Potatoes are complex carbohydrates which are a necessary part of our everyday diet. These starchy veggies are great sources of vital vitamins and minerals. You'll find just about 110 calories in a medium-sized baked potato, no fat, no sodium, no cholesterol, and no gluten. Instead, you'll get nearly half your daily dose of vitamin C (more than an orange or tomato), more potassium than in a banana, and plenty of vitamin B6, fibre, magnesium, and antioxidants.
As an ingredient, potatoes are pretty amazing. They can transform and present themselves in many different varieties and dishes, and if you are taking this quiz, I'm sure you will agree. Go on and see how many potato dishes you can identify. But beware, if you can't pick out most of them, you're not allowed to eat this amazing food again!
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