Potatoes: pros and cons

One thing that makes potatoes a unique food is its extremely high Satiety Index. Calorie for calorie, potatoes gave the highest hunger satisfaction, seven times higher than the least-filling croissants and 30 percent higher than the 'next best' on the list, fish.

What is this satiety index?

It’s been less than two hours since your last meal. So, why do you feel this almost uncontrollable urge to snack? Researchers have been asking the same question for some time. In fact, virtually everyone who has tried to lose weight and suffered from severe hunger pangs finds it hard to believe that you can actually eat fewer calories while still feeling full.

You're about to discover a powerful tool known as the satiety index. Compiled by the same team of scientists responsible for popularizing the glycemic index, the satiety (pronounced sat-eye-a-tee) index tells you quickly and easily which foods keep you feeling fuller for...

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Nutritional values

Amount Per 1 potato with skin

Calories 22.04
Calories from Fat 0.342

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.038g		0%
	Saturated Fat 0.00988g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0163g
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.00076g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 3.8mg		0%
Potassium 156.94mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 4.73g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.95g	4%
Protein 0.977g		2%