Baroa potato

dr.leo kahn
1 min readJul 6, 2020

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Tuberous root of the scientific name Arracacia xanthorrhiza of the Apiaceae family, the same as that of celery / carrot / coriander, originally from Ecuador and Peru, also known as potato, parsley, yellow carrot or white carrot.

Nutritional Table in 100g portion:

Calories 101 kcal

Protein 1.0g

Carbohydrates 24.0g

Lipids 0.2g

2.1g fibers

Vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A 12UI

Vitamin B1 <0.1mg

Vitamin B2 <0.1mg

Vitamin B3 <0.1mg

Vitamin B6 0.1mg

Vitamin C 7.6mg

Calcium 17.0mg

Iron 0.3mg

Potassium 505.0mg

Phosphorus 45.0mg

Magnesium 12.0mg

Manganese <0.1mg

Copper <0.1mg

Zinc 0.2mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Supports the immune system

Antitumor

Intestinal regulator

Energetic

Serum Cholesterol Reducer

Diuretic

Reduces blood pressure levels

Antiage

KNOW MORE:

Rich in zinc and vitamin C, it prevents the accumulation of free radicals and helps in the synthesis of some hormones and amino acids.

The calcium and phosphorus present help to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis.

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dr.leo kahn
dr.leo kahn

Written by dr.leo kahn

Dr. Leo Kahn é médico e jornalista.

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