Potatoes play a very integral role in the global food system. They are the only unrefined starch within the starch market and number one none grain food globally. As of 2017, production sat at a staggering 2.45 million tons. Consumption of potatoes per person continues to grow in South Africa. In 2006 per capita consumption was 23,5kg, in 2017 consumption averages an estimated 40kg per person.
Potatoes have long been an important and economical source of energy, nutrition and satiety in the South African diet.
POTATO
PER 100g
ENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.10g
VITAMIN C: 5.50mg
PASTA
PER 100g
ENERGY: 455kj
FATS: 0.60g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
MAIZE
PER 589kj
ENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.70g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
RICE
PER 100g
ENERGY: 531kj
FATS: 0.30g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
POTATO
PER 100g
ENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.10g
VITAMIN C: 5.50mg
PASTA
PER 100g
ENERGY: 455kj
FATS: 0.60g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
MAIZE
PER 589kj
ENERGY: 332kj
FATS: 0.70g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
RICE
PER 100g
ENERGY: 531kj
FATS: 0.30g
VITAMIN C: 0mg
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