Potatoes aren't just good; they're good for you.

Just check the label. America's favorite vegetable is naturally fat free, only 100 calories, rich in vitamin C and potassium and a good source of fiber. No wonder leading nutrition experts like Harvard Medical School's Dr. George L. Blackbum and Registered Dietitian Ann M. Coulston, past president of the American Dietetic Association, recommend potatoes as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Did You Know:

• One medium potato serving (approximately 5.3 ounces) provides you with 45% of your Daily Value for Vitamin C, 21% of your Daily Value for Potassium and 3 grams of Fiber with only 100 calories.
• Contrary to a common misconception, potatoes are not high in calories. One medium size potato contains 100 calories, while a one-cup serving of rice has 225 calories and a cup of pasta has 155 calories
• Potatoes have more potassium than a banana.
• Potatoes have more Vitamin C than an orange.
• Potatoes have more fiber than an apple.
• Potatoes are classified as a vegetable.
• The National Cancer Institute recommends increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer.
• The average American eats 137.9 pounds of potatoes each year.
• Potatoes should be stored at room temperature in a dark area.
• Potatoes are the second most consumed food in the U.S., trailing only to milk products.