Aside from being high in water when fresh, potatoes are primarily composed of carbs and contain moderate amounts of protein and fiber — but almost no fat. The nutrients found in 2/3 cup (100 grams) of boiled potatoes — cooked with the skin but without salt — are ( 1 ): Calories: 87. Water: 77%
Hydration: Effect of potatoes?
Does anybody have a good rule of thumb for calculating the hydration of a dough when it includes plain, cooked and mashed potato?
According to the USDA: Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt (100 grams) contain on average 75.42 grams of water. That sounds right I guess, but how much of that moisture is available to the dough, and how should I adjust hydration in relation to potato content?
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FAQ
What percentage of water is in potatoes?
Raw potatoes contain 79% water. As one would expect, the water content of boiled potatoes is similar to raw potatoes at 77%. Cooking in a dry environment reduces moisture content but not always as much as one would expect.
Are potatoes 80% water?
The potato is about 80% water and 20% solids. An 8 ounce baked or boiled potato has only about 100 calories. The average American eats about 124 pounds of potatoes per year while Germans eat about twice as much.
Are potatoes 99% water?
The key is to understand that when potatoes lose water, the amount of water decreases while the solid mass stays the same. Think of a company like a sack of potatoes weighing 100kg. Most of the weight, around 99%, is water. This water symbolises inefficiencies, mismanagement, and opportunistic behaviour.
How much of a potatoes weight is water?
The potato is about 80% water and 20% solids. An 8-ounce baked or boiled potato has only about 100 calories. The average American eats 137.9 pounds of potatoes each year.
