The annual increase in the state pension is linked to whichever is the greatest of wage increases, September's CPI figures or a baseline of 2.5 per cent. It means the basic state pension will next year be worth Â£113.12 a week.
Raw Red Potatoes. A raw small red potato, one that is 1 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inch in diameter, contains 119 calories. If you are dicing them, a half a cup of diced potatoes contains 52 calories. If you bake, boil or steam your potatoes, you add no additional calories.
Yes, they do. An average-sized potato provides you with 20% of your recommended daily intake of potassium. If you opt for a medium-sized potato with skin intact, you get about 950 mg of potassium along with 170 calories. A large baked potato with skin can have up to 1640 mg of potassium with less than 300 calories. A small baked potato with skin can provide you up to 760 mg of potassium. Whole Potatoes vs. Peeled Potatoes. Most of potassium that potatoes contain comes from their flesh.