The common potato is related to the tomato, eggplant and pepper and its botanical name is solanum tuberosum.

The United States grows about 35 billion pounds of potatoes every year.

Potatoes are included in one out of every three meals that Americans eat.

Potatoes are the most popular vegetable among Americans.

The average American eats 126 pounds of potatoes a year.

Baked potatoes are the most popular style eaten in American homes.

Potatoes are high in vitamin C and potassium, and are a good source of fiber.