Are potatoes considered carbohydrates?
Yes, they are 20% carbohydrate, as well as 15% starch. White bread is about 51% carbohydrates, so potatoes are a little better, but they are still carbs. What the term ‘carbs’ generally means, is simple carbohydrates, as they do not give much energy value for the high amount of calories they hold. A wiser choice is a complex carbohydrate, which is one that also has fibre, keeps you full for longer and is digested more thoroughly.
All foods are made up of carbohydrates, fat, protein and fiber. Potatoes contain a lot of complex carbohydrates, which are also called starch. A balanced diet with meats and vegetables provide nutrients that the body can use as fuel. When your diet lacks protein your body burns muscle, when you do not eat enough carbohydrates you may feel low on energy. Potatoes are NOT vegetables. But they are high on carbohydrates. Hope this helps!!!
