Potatoes, White
About This Food
Potatoes are member of the Solanaceae family and are the number one vegetable crop in the world.
In recent years, we've discovered there's a dark side to this seemingly innocuous "comfort food". White potatoes are a high glycemic index food that rivals pure sugar in its ability to spike blood sugar levels, which contributes to weight gain and increases the risk for diabetes. Potatoes are also on the Dirty Dozen - the top twelve crops most contaminated with pesticides.
Opt instead for sweet potatoes. If a craving for "mashed potatoes" arises, try our Horseradish Smashers - which substitute turnips for taters.
Glycemic Index=85
Glycemic Load=26
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,680
*Baked russet potato
Special diets
- Gluten-Free Diet
- Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
- Grain-Free Diet
- High Protein Diet
- Low FODMAP Diet
- Low Histamine Diet
- Paleo Diet (Light)
- Paleo Diet (Strict)
- Pescetarian Diet
- Primal Diet
- Vegetarian Diet
- Whole Food
Excellent Source of
- Potassium
- VitaminB6
- VitaminC
Good Source of
- Fiber
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Folate
- Niacin
- Phosphorous
- Manganese
Preferences
- No Fish
- No Red Meat
- No Pork
- No Eggs
- No Shellfish
- No Gluten
- No Nuts
- No Seeds
- No Soy
- No Dairy
- No Poultry
- No Molds
- No Citrus
- No Coconut
- No Pseudograins
- No Corn
- No Yeast
- No Peanuts
- No Legumes
- No Grains
- Low Cholesterol
- Low Fat
- Low Sodium
- Low Sugars
- Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 mediumpotatoes
Calories: 168
Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 3 : 1
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