Are Baked Potato Skins Unhealthy? The Truth Behind a Common Diet Question
                                
                                
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                                According to the USDA, a medium baked potato with the skin provides a significant portion of your daily recommended intake for several key nutrients, but **are baked potato skins unhealthy**? The answer, surprisingly, depends less on the skin itself and more on what you put on it.