They're more nutritious than you might think.
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| | | I have long been a defender of potatoes. They get more than their fair share of flack for their supposed lack of nutritional qualities, and I think that it's high time someone set the record straight on this widely misunderstood food. Below, registered dietitian Kirsten Seele, does just that. | | | | | | | Eat up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
December 4, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | |  | | | | | | A: | My friends and family will know that my all-time favorite food is potatoes. They are versatile, comforting, and yes, even nutritious!
When you think about potatoes, carbohydrates — often accused of causing weight gain and uncontrolled glucose levels — may come to mind. But most of the carbs in potatoes are actually starch, a complex carb, which is digested more slowly and releases glucose into the blood stream more gradually than a simple carbohydrate.
The preparation method is key to including potatoes and still meeting your health goals. Healthier cooking methods would include boiling, baking, or roasting in olive oil, rather than frying or serving them in chip form. In theory, this can help reduce the overall calories, saturated fats, and sodium, and decrease the likelihood of overconsumption. (It's hard to stop at a serving of potato chips, right?)
If you have diabetes or blood sugar levels are a concern, it's best to choose a small potato or a serving size of 1/4 of your dinner plate.
If you're concerned about your weight or heart disease, try to minimize the amount of fat and sodium you use to prepare them (think: butter, cheese, salt).
Some healthy swaps to try with potatoes include: - plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
- low fat cheese instead of full fat cheese
- seasoning with garlic powder and pepper instead of salt
- topping with chili, broccoli, or salsa for extra nutrients
Potatoes contain many key vitamins and minerals, both in the skin and in the flesh. Did you know that potatoes contain more potassium than a banana per serving?! Potatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. After cooking and cooling, potatoes even offer a form of fiber called resistant starch, which can be beneficial for gut health.
If you enjoy eating white potatoes, feel empowered to do so in moderation. Sweet potatoes and purple potatoes offer additional antioxidants and variety! | | | | | Kirsten Seele, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | Sponsored by | |  | | | | | Greens you'll want to take | | | | |  | | Grüns Superfoods Greens Gummies | Meeting all of the nutritional requirements of a balanced diet can be challenging while juggling everything that life throws at you. One way to fill potential nutritional gaps is with Grüns Superfoods Greens Gummies.
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