Only 25 percent said the Earth is not getting warmer, up from 11 percent in 2009. Only 3 percent of people were still undecided, which means most people have made up their minds already on the climate. Of the people who agreed the Earth is warming, about half (46 percent) said it is caused by human activity.
A plain baked potato without skin has about 110 calories, according to the Washington State Potato Commission. The potato, a starchy vegetable, contains manly essential nutrients, including potassium. Eating the skin of the potato adds needed fiber but few calories. The flesh of a 6-oz. baked potato contains 110 calories. Topping a baked potato with 1 tbsp. of butter or margarine adds 100 calories. A tablespoon of sour cream adds another 30 calories.
An average-sized baked potato with skin provides about 170 calories and 4 grams of fiber, or 16 percent of the daily value. Although smaller baked potatoes are approximately 20 percent lower in calories and fiber, they still count as a good source. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a small baked potato with skin supplies about 130 calories and 3.4 grams of fiber, or 14 percent of the daily value. Larger potatoes are especially high in fiber. For just under 300 calories, a large baked potato with skin delivers nearly 7 grams of fiber, or 28 percent of the daily value. Approximately 74 percent of the fiber in a whole baked potato is insoluble, according to the USDA.