I have given up potatoes because I read that they transfer into 100% glucose (mega calories, sugar only transfers to 50% glucose) when your body processes them and they should only be eaten as an occasional food. I've been eating other carbs such as rice, 'good for you' pasta and cous cous, however I know these things have way more calories than a humble potato (which only has 80 cals per 100g). I've tried substituting them with other things such as butternut squash and parsnips but they're not something you can buy in bulk or eat everyday (especially living alone...)

What do you reckon? High cal high energy carbs like pasta and rice or low cal high glucose potatoes?

Are potatoes good or bad for us

This is the article I read that turned me against potatoes. That and the fact that they dont count as 5 a day...

Any informed help would be greatly appreciated!

I prefer Whole Grain Medley Rice...Really high in Fiber, more than just the BROWN rice...

Also, WHOLE wheat PASTA is great.....YOU CAN"T find WHOLE WHEAT potatoes.....and the Grain and Fiber content is much better on the others than the potato would be

That is absolutely ABSURD. 100% glucose? O.o

The only food that is 100% glucose is a pure glucose. Clearly potatoes are not 100% glucose. An average sized potato has (300g) has about 280 calories. 300 grams of sugar would have about 1200 calories. Additionally, potatoes are an excellent source of potassium and are low in saturated fats. They also contain some protein.

Let me ask you this.

What do carbohydrates break down into in the human body?

Foods rich in complex carbohydrates, including grain foods, vegetables, fruits, and legumes, provide valuable vitamins and minerals and little fat in addition to starch and dietary fiber. A diet rich in complex carbohydrates from these types of food offers many health benefits. A diet rich in complex carbohydrates can help with weight management.

During digestion, all carbohydrates, except fiber, are broken down into simple sugars. Sugars and starches occur naturally in many foods that also supply other nutrients such as milk, fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, and other grain foods.


The potatoes have a good nutritive values... off course, you must eat with moderation.

Nutrition Facts and Information for Potato, baked, flesh and skin, without salt

The 100% glucose thing is absurd. I dont think potatoes are the devil...nor do I believe that you should have them for dinner every night. In moderation, they can be good.

I think potatoes are a great source of carbs, and they are good because of the fiber content they have