First-party app output
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Potato scan
GREEN
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Direct answer: Under the DietVox Weight Loss profile, Potato is currently AMBER for plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Potato. A single food does not determine weight change; portions and the whole eating pattern matter. General dietary context is available from NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss.
Rating boundary
Product and recipe details define the scope. Fried, creamed, pickled, dressed, sauced and blended preparations change the complete dish. Include oils, dressings and sauces in the serving being assessed.
Imported profile details
- The imported identity for Potato uses the category vegetables, with the subtype “Root”.
- Its imported identity field records Solanum tuberosum.
- Boiled potato, baked potato, mash, fries, crisps and potato salad are separate preparations.
- Skin, cooking fat, dairy, sauces, fillings and the measured portion change the finished potato dish.
- USDA FoodData Central provides the imported food-composition record under FDC ID 170026; branded and prepared forms may use another entry.
All four DietVox results
The four-profile combination is: Acid Reflux—GREEN; Low Sugar—GREEN; Weight Loss—AMBER; Balanced Eating—GREEN. None is a diagnosis. These are DietVox comparison labels, not physiological claims. Protocol context: NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss.
Comparison options
For a broader decision, review the following nearby food profiles:
- Sweet Potato — four-protocol food profile
- Quinoa — four-protocol food profile
- Rice — four-protocol food profile
Source scope and editorial status
DietVox Editorial last checked NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss and USDA FoodData Central on 28 July 2026. This article has not been medically reviewed; an individual result is not implied.
Nutrition data provenance: DietVox matched the imported per-100g profile to USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170026, Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
This result is a DietVox comparison for Potato, not a claimed biological mechanism. Its protocol is Weight Loss, framed by NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the cooking method for potato affect its suitability for weight loss?
Potato recipes differ in added ingredients and serving size. The displayed reference profile can compare a portion, but no cooking method or calorie multiplier establishes a weight-loss outcome.
Is a baked potato a good choice for a weight loss diet?
A baked potato recipe can vary substantially with toppings and serving size. No version or topping list is universally best for weight loss or fullness.
Why is potato so filling compared to other foods?
No claim-specific evidence was retained that potato water, fibre or PI2 changes digestion, fullness or calorie intake for an individual.
Should I eat the potato skin when trying to lose weight?
Potato skin changes the product profile, but no peel choice establishes weight-loss, fullness or digestive outcomes. Choose the form you can prepare safely and enjoy.
