Super White Potatoes Are the King of Satiety in Foods
- M.R. Grigsby
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
Michael R. Grigsby, Editor, July 1, 2025, 9 am EST
Somerset, Kentucky ----Do you think potatoes are bad for your weight? Instead, they could be your hidden weapon, according to science.
White potatoes are more than twice as filling as brown rice, making them one of the most gratifying foods you can consume.
Potatoes have been unfairly maligned, despite most people considering them to be empty carbohydrates. According to the original satiety index study, which examined 38 typical items, boiling white potatoes had the highest satiety score (Holt, Miller, Petocz, P., & Farmakalidis,1995).
Additionally, they help you reach your fat loss objectives while also making you feel fuller. Potatoes are among the low-energy-dense, high-satiety foods that have been shown to increase satisfaction and increase the likelihood of long-term weight loss.
They could be the best leftover food ever. Some of the digestible starch in potatoes is converted to resistant starch. This fiber-like substance instead withstands digestion in the small intestine when they are cooked and then cooled (think potato salad or leftover roasted potatoes). Rather, it makes its way to your big intestine, where it nourishes your good gut flora. Short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, are produced during this fermentation process and have anti-inflammatory, pro-gut, and insulin-sensitive properties.
Embrace potatoes rather than be afraid of them. They are a satisfying, nutrient-dense side that promotes digestive health, keeps you feeling full, and is easy to incorporate into a diet aimed at helping you lose weight.
References:
Buckland, N. J., Camidge, D., Croden, F., Lavin, J. H., Stubbs, R. J., Hetherington, M. M., Blundell, J. E., & Finlayson, G. (2018). A Low Energy-Dense Diet in the Context of a Weight-Management Program Affects Appetite Control in Overweight and Obese Women. The Journal of Nutrition, 148(5), 798–806. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxy041
Holt, S. H., Miller, J. C., Petocz, P., & Farmakalidis, E. (1995). A satiety index of common foods. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 49(9), 675–690.
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