{"id":120408,"date":"2026-02-10T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/the-healthiest-potatoes-share-one-trait-most-shoppers-overlook-dietitians-say-120408"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:00:39","slug":"the-healthiest-potatoes-share-one-trait-most-shoppers-overlook-dietitians-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/the-healthiest-potatoes-share-one-trait-most-shoppers-overlook-dietitians-say-120408","title":{"rendered":"The healthiest potatoes share one trait most shoppers overlook, dietitians say"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Potatoes may not always get credit as a healthy food, but dietitians say they can be a nutrient-rich part of a balanced diet \u2014 and the healthiest options are easy to spot.<\/p>\n

“When comparing the nutritional attributes of different types of potatoes<\/a>, they’re generally very similar from a calorie, carbohydrate and fiber standpoint,” Amy Davis, a New Orleans-based registered dietitian, told Fox News Digital. “However, micronutrient content varies by potato type.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The easiest thing to look for when trying to find the most nutrient-rich potato is color, Davis said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Darker, more vibrant hues, such as deep purple, red or bright orange, signal more protective plant compounds.<\/p>\n

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Potatoes with colored flesh tend to offer the greatest antioxidant benefits, said Fiorella DiCarlo, a Florida-based registered dietitian.<\/p>\n

“Purple and blue potatoes contain gut-healthy fiber and are filled with antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are great for heart health<\/a> and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol,” she told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“Anthocyanins also improve heart and brain health<\/a> and promote gut health, which in turn boosts immune health and increases regular bowel movements,” DiCarlo added.<\/p>\n

Sweet potatoes,<\/a> meanwhile, get their orange color from beta-carotene, also known as vitamin A.<\/p>\n

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This plays a key role in vision, immune health and skin function.<\/p>\n

“They contain vitamin A, C and B6 and are the lowest glycemic potato,” DiCarlo said. “The fiber and complex carbohydrates in sweet potatoes provide a steady energy release, helping to manage blood sugar levels and promote a feeling of fullness, which can assist in weight management.”<\/p>\n

While darker varieties offer added antioxidants, experts stressed that lighter spuds still have a place on a healthy plate.<\/p>\n

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“White and yellow potatoes still provide fiber, potassium and energy-rich carbohydrates,” Davis said. “They just don’t have the same concentration of antioxidants as purple, red or orange varieties.”<\/p>\n

No matter the color, potatoes are not a cure-all, noted Jason Heiselman, a New York-based certified nutritionist and professional chef at Hungryroot.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“They’re not a magic food, but they do offer added nutritional value compared to white potatoes.”<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, Heiselman said white and russet potatoes are often misunderstood, too.<\/p>\n

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“White and russet potatoes aren’t unhealthy \u2014 that’s a misconception,” he said. “They’re naturally fat-free, a good source of potassium and provide complex carbohydrates that fuel the body.”<\/p>\n

Yellow potatoes, such as Yukon Golds, are another good option, according to the experts, offering more nutrients than white potatoes, but fewer antioxidants than darker-fleshed options.<\/p>\n

Experts agree that how a potato is prepared<\/a> often matters more than which type you choose, and the healthiest ways to cook potatoes are steaming or boiling them with the skin on.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“Baking, boiling and roasting are healthy methods compared to deep-frying, which adds calories and inflammatory fats and destroys heat-sensitive antioxidants like vitamin C,” Davis said.<\/p>\n

Anne Murray, a Texas-based registered dietitian and founder of Nourished by Anne, said it’s common cooking methods that often unfairly label potatoes as unhealthy.<\/p>\n

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However, baking, boiling or air frying<\/a> potatoes instead of frying them can turn them into a key part of a balanced meal, as can skipping toppings like butter and marshmallows, as she demonstrated in a recent Instagram video.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Eat a russet potato after your workout, because it has the highest potassium content,” Murray advised. “Eat a sweet potato in a regular lunch bowl, because it will support your skin glow and help keep you full. Eat a Japanese sweet potato anytime. It has the highest amount of fiber.”<\/p>\n

Murray also highlighted a lesser-known nutrition trick<\/a>: cooling cooked potatoes before reheating and eating them to form resistant starch and reduce their impact on blood sugar.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital reached out to Potatoes USA, a marketing and research organization representing potato farmers throughout the country, for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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