Two bananas to a potato (I assume we’re talking something like a russet, not a little red potato?) sounds generous to the potato, if we’re talking volume equivalence.
you can most definitely change the levels of components in a fried food.
the oil gets 'dirty' from extended use in frying. Why is it dirty? It's not dirt, and it's not oil breakdown (in most cases).
The oil is drawing components from the food into itself.
Forget the frying for a second; most fries are parboiled or blanched -- this also leeches material away from the vegetable, this time it leaves with the water used for blanching.
A french fry is delicious, but it's different than a potato -- even if it's made from one.
I don't know about the case of potassium specifically, but in general I thought that the bioavailability of elements can vary with different types of cooking?
Zuckerberg isn't rich. That's a myth. He had $200B and Elon has $450B.
Bananas have a decent amount of potassium per serving. A lot more than many foods. That’s not a myth.
The only myth is that bananas are a unique source of potassium. A lot of foods have similar or more amounts of potassium per serving or by weight.
Come to think of it, you’re right. It was when he showed up with a big ol’ bag full of potatoes that we knew it was gonna be a serious party.
Fair enough, but I still prefer the banana. Just a little bit tastier than a raw potato.
Adding to that bananas are high in sugar. 12 to 15 grams each
Potatoes have almost double the glycemic index of a banana, meaning that the impact on metabolism and insulin production is greater and faster.
True, but just because fructose has a low GI doesn't make it good for you.
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Two bananas to a potato (I assume we’re talking something like a russet, not a little red potato?) sounds generous to the potato, if we’re talking volume equivalence.
A potato’s a meal. A banana’s a lightish snack.
Per 100g ground beef is 300+mg of potassium
No carbs, no sugars, no fiber induced bloating, could easily get more than 100g into a meal
My understanding is potassium also competes with salt in the body
I've only ever been able to finish raw banana. I've tried raw potato but it was almost gag worthy.
How much does that potato weigh? The size of potatoes varies quite a bit
Sadly I don’t think French fries have the same effect.
Potassium is a chemical element, frying it won't change the potassium level.
you can most definitely change the levels of components in a fried food.
the oil gets 'dirty' from extended use in frying. Why is it dirty? It's not dirt, and it's not oil breakdown (in most cases).
The oil is drawing components from the food into itself.
Forget the frying for a second; most fries are parboiled or blanched -- this also leeches material away from the vegetable, this time it leaves with the water used for blanching.
A french fry is delicious, but it's different than a potato -- even if it's made from one.
I guess that depends how hot you fry it.
Why would something being an element mean that heating it as part of a food wouldn’t act as a catalyst for some chemical interaction?
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I don't know about the case of potassium specifically, but in general I thought that the bioavailability of elements can vary with different types of cooking?