Potatoes
About the ingredient potatoes. Including 2,248 recipes with potatoes, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
What are potatoes?
The potato contains vitamins and minerals, as well as an assortment of phytochemicals, such as carotenoids and polyphenols. A medium-size 150 g (5.3 oz) potato with the skin provides 27 mg of vitamin C (45% of the Daily Value (DV)), 620 mg of potassium (18% of DV), 0.2 mg vitamin B6 (10% of DV) and trace amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. The fiber content of a potato with skin (2 g) is equivalent to that of many whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals.
In terms of nutrition, the potato is best known for its carbohydrate content (approximately 26 grams in a medium potato). The predominant form of this carbohydrate is starch. A small but significant portion of this starch is resistant to digestion by enzymes in the stomach and small intestine, and so reaches the large intestine essentially intact.
This resistant starch is considered to have similar physiological effects and health benefits as fiber: It provides bulk, offers protection against colon cancer, improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, lowers plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations, increases satiety, and possibly even reduces fat storage.
The amount of resistant starch in potatoes depends much on preparation methods. Cooking and then cooling potatoes significantly increased resistant starch. For example, cooked potato starch contains about 7% resistant starch, which increases to about 13% upon cooling.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 large (3" to 4-1/4" dia.) (300g)Where found
Potatoes are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Potatoes are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do potatoes weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 large (3" to 4-1/4" dia.) | 300 grams |
| 1 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) | 167 grams |
| 1 small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" dia.) | 125 grams |
| ½ cup | 78 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 土豆 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | pomme de terre | |
| en español: | patatas |
Recipes using potatoes
There are 2248 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Air-fryer Crispy Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Have some thyme to roast potatoes but are short on time. Using your air-fryer, you can roast potatoes in a flash. Crispy classic Thyme Roasted Potatoes with a modern twist.
Potato Pancakes
Crispy-edged potato pancakes made from grated raw potatoes with just eggs, onion, and matzo meal. Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream for a classic bite.
Sausage & Broccoli Minestrone Soup
Warm up with this hearty yet thrifty sausage and broccoli minestrone soup. An easy comforting twist on the classic Italian dish, perfect for chilly days.
Potato & Scallion Casserole
A comforting and savory dish featuring layers of golden-brown potatoes and tender scallions, bound together with a creamy yogurt-egg sauce and baked to perfection. Ideal as a hearty side or a light main course.
Cheese & Corn Chowder
This simple, creamy, comforting chowder combines tender potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and cheese in a lightly spiced milk-based broth. It’s a quick, hearty soup perfect for chilly days, ready in about 30 minutes and serving 4 as a main dish.
Homemade Fish shaped Appetizer
Fish-shaped salmon pastries: buttery shortcrust hand pies cut into fish, filled with smoked salmon, potato, and onion, then decorated with pastry scales and baked golden. A playful, savory party appetizer kids love.
Hearty & Silky Broccoli Soup
Silky broccoli soup purees fresh broccoli with sauteed leeks, potatoes, and chicken broth, finished with half-and-half for a creamy, vivid green bowl. Bright and vegetable-forward.
Charred New Potato & Fennel Salad
Easy and tasty. Serve it with some delicious summer BBQ, arrange the salad over a bed of fresh greens to get some veggie boost.
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar mashed potatoes made creamy with buttery Yukon Golds, tangy buttermilk, and extra-sharp cheddar melted right into the mash. Fresh chives add a green oniony bite to this lighter comfort-food side.
Homemade Appetizer Tree
Make this easy appetizer tree the next time you have a kids’ birthday party.
Best Creamy Broccoli Soup
Velvety broccoli soup made from scratch with fresh broccoli florets and stems, potatoes for body, and evaporated milk for richness without heavy cream.
Roasted Veg
This is an awesomely flexible dinner. You basically chop everything up, douse it in oil and some salt, pepper or whichever spices you're in the mood for (or grab first!) and chuck it in the oven for an hour or so.
Homemade Birthday Snack
Make a kids’ birthday party more fun and tasty! This recipe is a kid-friendly fun snack. Try this recipe!
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Chili-Tomato Soup
Chunky chili-tomato soup with whole simmered potatoes, fresh tomatoes, yellow onions, and a kick of green and red chili. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, deeply rustic.
Tom's Bacon Potato Soup
Bacon potato soup built on a base of crisped bacon, butter-softened mirepoix, and tender chunks of potato in a creamy milk broth. Cornstarch-thickened, no canned soup required.
Very Creamy Corn-Potato Soup
Creamy corn-potato soup pureed thick with skim milk, dry milk powder, mustard, garlic, and a touch of honey. Low-fat vegetarian chowder that tastes richer than its calorie count suggests.
Aloo Mathar Paratha (Sides)
The quintessential Indian-Singaporean meal accompaniment. Unfortunately, all too often it is made using highly processed white flour and margarine. Here, the parathas are made with whole-wheat flour (you could also try using spelt flour) and stuffed with peas and potatoes, for a lighter but more wholesome take on the original. Serve hot with yoghurt and herbs.
Chicken Potato & Spinach Salad
A chicken breast and potato salad with spinach, dressed with a creamy and tangy tarragon-mustard dressing.
Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
Vegan cream of broccoli soup uses blended raw cashews and potatoes for body, no dairy required. Silky, plant-based, and ready in 35 minutes.
Fingerling Potatoes with Hazelnut & Sage
A fairly simple yet delicious way to cook these beautiful fingerling potatoes. Sage and hazelnuts were deliciously combined with the potatoes. An excellent side dish.
Grainy Mustard Mashed Creamy Potatoes
Grainy mustard mashed potatoes simmered right in cream infused with garlic, thyme, and bay, then mashed silky and spiked with whole-grain mustard. A rich, tangy upgrade on the classic side dish.
Easy Cream of Tomato Soup
Easy cream of tomato soup simmers fresh tomato juice with half-and-half and a generous handful of fresh basil. Smooth, creamy, and on the table in about 25 minutes. The homemade answer to the can.
