Edible parts
Vegetable flesh / as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170026)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 322 kJ / 77 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 2.05 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 7% |
| Natural sugars | 0.82 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.09 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.01 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 19.7 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 µg | 3% |
| Folate | 15 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.06 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 12.1 mg | — |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.81 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 425 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 57 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170026), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Red skin, yellow flesh. All-rounder — a little waxier than Maris Piper, still fine for mash. Usually prepared before eating. Per 100 g figures match this catalogue row.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Desiree potato (Solanum tuberosum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Vegetable flesh / as sold.