Chahar potato

Chahar potato potato, also known as yam. Potato is also a cool climate, which is suitable for cultivation in loose soil. The annual planting area of Wumeng is 4 million mu, accounting for about one-seventh of the total planting area in China. To say that potatoes are a treasure means that planting potatoes is two high and one big: high yield, high nutritional value and great economic benefits. Potato is a high-yield crop, with an average yield of 2,000 kilograms per mu in dryland and 5,000 kilograms in floodplain, which is generally 30% higher than that of cereal crops and 40% higher in output value. Every 100 grams of potato contains 79 kilocalories, 2.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 17.8 grams of carbohydrate, 1.2 grams of dietary fiber, 347 milligrams of potassium and 24 milligrams of magnesium. B vitamins are twice as much as carrots, four times as much as apples, and vitamin C is ten times as much as carrots. So potatoes are called perfect food and the king of plants. Potato is also a health food, and its high dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent colon cancer and heart disease. High potassium content can lower blood pressure. Magnesium has a protective effect on the heart. And potatoes are also diet foods. Potato is a low-calorie crop. Potato starch is absorbed slowly in the body, which generally does not lead to an increase in blood sugar. Potatoes are high in dietary fiber, which makes them feel full after eating and can effectively control their weight. Different potato varieties have different starch content. For example, the starch content of Di Xirui variety is as high as 20%, while that of Zihuabai variety is only 12%. Individuals choose to eat different potato varieties according to different situations.
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