In season
Potatoes
Potatoes are a year-round British staple, transitioning from delicate, waxy new potatoes in spring to robust, floury maincrops in autumn. While seasonal peaks offer unique textures, modern storage ensures a consistent supply of this versatile tuber. They are a primary source of complex carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamin C.
category
Category
Vegetables
calendar_month
UK Season
Mar – Jul
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MW Reference
1
☽
Ruling Planet
Moon
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
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Potatoes, old, raw, flesh only · 13-489 · DAM
22 samples, autumn and winter, including white and red varieties, pre-packed and loose
Energy & Proximates
Energy
82.00
kcal
Energy
349.00
kJ
Water
78.10
g
Protein
1.90
g
Fat
0.10
g
Carbohydrates
19.60
g
of which sugars
0.90
g
of which starch
18.70
g
Fibre (AOAC)
2.00
g
Fibre (NSP)
0.80
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
0.10
g
Saturated
0.03
g
Monounsaturated
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated
0.01
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
0.001
g
Omega-6
0.010
g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
2.00
mg
Potassium
443.00
mg
Calcium
7.00
mg
Magnesium
21.00
mg
Phosphorus
34.00
mg
Iron
0.320
mg
Copper
0.060
mg
Zinc
0.300
mg
Selenium
—
µg
Iodine
1.00
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
—
µg
Vitamin D
—
µg
Vitamin E
0.010
mg
Vitamin C
14.00
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.200
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.010
mg
Niacin (B3)
0.300
mg
Vitamin B6
0.140
mg
Vitamin B12
—
µg
Folate
13.00
µg
Recipes
Using Potatoes
Braised halibut with scallops and roasted potatoes
⏱90min
££
◆
Easy
Salt and Vinegar Potatoes
⏱65min
Lettuce soup
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
