Potato Starch Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Potato starch is a significant source of resistant starch (a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine), which reaches the colon to serve as a prebiotic for gut bacteria .
Replacing rapidly digestible starches with resistant potato starch consistently reduces peak postprandial blood glucose (the spike in blood sugar after eating) and improves insulin response .
Clinical evidence indicates that supplementing with potato starch can alter the gut microbiome by increasing the production of short-chain fatty acids (compounds that support colon health) and decreasing the ratio of certain less-desirable bacteria .
Early research suggests that potato starch supplementation may influence metabolic markers beyond glucose, with one study finding it increased serum levels of choline (an essential nutrient for liver and brain health) .

Interesting fact

Unlike most starches, potato starch contains large granules and a significant amount of naturally occurring phosphate, which contributes to its high swelling power and unique viscosity.

Standout nutrients

ACE

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Folate

DECENT

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Chromium

EPIC

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Starch/Glycogen

EPIC

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Available carbohydrates

345

kcal per 100g

Protein0.42g

Fat0.17g

Carbs85.0g

Fiber0.40g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.11g

Monounsat0.01g

Saturated0.03g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Potatoes have a relatively low carbon and water footprint compared to cereal grains.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent clumping.

Keep Dry

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

2 contributing source foods

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Daily Inclusion of Resistant Starch-Containing Potatoes in a Dietary Guidelines for Americans Dietary Pattern Does Not Adversely Affect Cardiometabolic Risk or Intestinal Permeability in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nutritional Bar with Potato-Based Resistant Starch Attenuated Post-Prandial Glucose and Insulin Response in Healthy Adults - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Resistant Potato Starch Supplementation Increases the Serum Levels of Choline and Sphingomyelins Without Affecting Trimethylamine Oxide Levels - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between ...

[11]www.foodstandards.gov.aufoodstandards.gov.au

Harnessing the power of resistant starch: a narrative review of its ...

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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