About Nutrition

Explore nutritional labeling for potatoes and potato products, including calories, nutrients, serving sizes and regulatory requirements. Learn how accurate food labels help consumers make informed dietary and purchasing decisions.

How HEALTHY are Potatoes? Can you live on JUST potatoes? Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission decided to find out and ate 20 potatoes a day for 60 straight days - and nothing else

Dietary fiber is the indigestible part of food derived from plants. Dietary fiber may ferment in the large intestine. Dietary fibers in foods are generally regarded as having a positive effect on intestinal health.

Discover how the glycemic index of potatoes affects blood sugar response. Learn how variety, preparation, cooking and processing methods influence GI and help consumers make informed nutrition and dietary decisions.

Learn about the connection between potatoes and obesity, including the effects of portion size, cooking methods and overall diet quality. Explore research on weight management and the role of potatoes in balanced nutrition.

Trans fats - fats containing trans fatty acids - are considered unhealthy. They can be found in hydrogenated vegetable oils and fats from an animal source.Through industry efforts and government legislation they have been largely eliminated from potato products.

Explore polyphenols in potatoes, antioxidant-rich compounds linked to nutrition and health benefits. Learn how potato varieties, growing conditions, storage and processing affect polyphenol levels and their contribution to healthy diets.

Learn about calorie posting for potato products in restaurants, foodservice and retail. Discover how displaying calorie information promotes nutrition transparency and helps consumers make informed food and dietary decisions.

Discover potassium in potatoes, an essential mineral that supports heart health, muscle function and fluid balance. Learn how potatoes provide a rich source of potassium and contribute to a balanced, nutritious diet.