Abstract
Nine Irish potato varieties from five growing locations were assessed for mineral content to determine the contribution of the potato toward meeting the U.S. recommended daily allowances for man. With the exception of calcium, the potato is a significant source of minerals for which U.S. recommended daily allowances have been established (iron, copper, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc).
Resumen
Se evaluaron nueve variedades de papa cosechadas en cinco localidades, respecto al contenido de minerales, con el fin de determinar la contribucion de la papa para llenar las dosis recomendadas al hombre en los Estados Unidos. Con excepcion del calcio, se encontró que la papa es una fuente significativa de minerales para las necesidades diarias, incluyendo hierro, cobre, iodo, magnesio, fósforo y zinc.
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