Potatoes are a staple for bodybuilding energy and offer higher potassium levels than rice. Learn the healthiest way to bake a potato at high altitudes, how to remove excess starch, and find nutritional facts for Yukon Gold and red varieties.
Bodybuilders follow a detailed training program combined with a strict nutrition plan to maximize results and muscle mass. Within the nutrition plan, each macronutrient -- carbohydrates, fat and protein -- are broken down into specific amounts and percentages.
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Potatoes are nutritious vegetables that provide vitamin C, fiber and some B vitamins. When you fry them or prepared them with large amounts of cheese and cream, the added saturated fat and calories of these cooking methods eclipses potatoes' health benefits.
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Starch is a carbohydrate found in many foods. It is a white and tasteless substance that can be processed to make numerous products, some of which are sugars, thickeners for foods such as corn starch, and laundry starch. In potatoes, starch is abundant and makes for a good staple food.
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The average Yukon Gold potato, weighing 148 g or 5.2 oz., has 100 calories. However, individual Yukon Gold potatoes vary in calories and nutrition based on size and preparation methods.
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A baked potato with beans and cheese is an inexpensive, meat-free meal that contains several essential nutrients. The calorie count for an average serving of this meal is under 400.
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A baked potato is relatively low in calories when served alone. However, when you add extra condiments such as butter, sour cream and cheese, you also add extra calories.
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Red potatoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium. Typically thought of as being primarily a source of carbohydrates, a small potato can contain up to 3 1/2 grams of protein as well.
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Sliced, diced, baked, fried and mashed—you name it and the potato has done it. The most common recipe made from the potato is mashed potatoes. The creamy texture and fluffy consistency of this dish make these spuds a desirable accompaniment for many meals.
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Next time you're asked whether you want a baked potato or rice with your meal, opt for the baked potato if you're looking for the healthier choice.
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