Potato Nutrition Research

The following scientific research papers provide more details on research exploring health benefits of potatoes. Clicking on the links will take you to sites outside of Potatoes USA.

Furrer A, Cladis DP, Kurilich A, Manoharan R, Ferruzzi MG.Changes in phenolic content of commercial potato varieties through industrial processing and fresh preparation. Food Chem. 2017 Mar 1;218:47- 55.
Furrer AN, Chegeni M, Ferruzzi MG. Impact of Potato Processing on Nutrients, Phytochemicals and Human Health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2016 Feb 6:0. [Epub ahead of print]
Lovat C, Nassar AM, Kubow S Li XQ, Donnelly DJ Metabolic biosynthesis of potato (Solanum tuberosum l.): Antioxidants and implications for human health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2016 Oct 25;56(14):2278-303.
Payyavula RS, Navarre DA, Kuhl J, Pantoja A. Developmental effects on phenolic, flavonol, anthocyanin, and carotenoid metabolites and gene expression in potatoes. J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Jul 31;61(30):7357-65.
Vinson JA, Demkosky CA, Navarre DA, Smyda MA. High-antioxidant potatoes: acute in vivo antioxidant source and hypotensive agent in humans after supplementation to hypertensive subjects. J Agric Food Chem. 2012 Jul 11;60(27):6749-54.
Kaspar KL, Park JS, Brown CR, Mathison BD, Navarre DA, Chew BP. Pigmented potato consumption alters oxidative stress and inflammatory damage in men. J Nutr. 2011 Jan;141(1):108-11.

Pinhero RG, Waduge RN, Liu Q, Sullivan JA, Tsao R, Bizimungu B, Yada RY. Evaluation of nutritional profiles of starch and dry matter from early potato varieties and its estimated glycemic impact. Food Chem. 2016 Jul 15;203:356-66.
Hätönen KA, Virtamo J, Eriksson JG, Sinkko HK, Sundvall JE, Valsta LM. Protein and fat modify the glycaemic and insulinaemic responses to a mashed potato-based meal. Br J Nutr. 2011 Jul;106(2):248- 53.
Ramdath DD, Padhi E, Hawke A, Sivaramalingam T, Tsao R. The glycemic index of pigmented potatoes is related to their polyphenol content. Food Funct. 2014 May;5(5):909-15.
Anderson GH, Soeandy CD, Smith CE.White vegetables: glycemia and satiety. Adv Nutr. 2013 May 1;4(3):356S-67S.
Williams SM1 , Venn BJ, Perry T, Brown R, Wallace A, Mann JI, Green TJ. Another approach to estimating the reliability of glycemic index. Br J Nutr. 2008 Aug;100(2):364-72.
Fernandes G1 , Velangi A, Wolever TM. Glycemic Index of Potatoes Commonly Consumed in North America J Am Diet Assoc. 2005 Apr;105(4):557-62.
Henry CJ, Lightowler HJ, Strik CM, Storey M. Glycemic index values for commercially available potatoes in Great Britain. Br J Nutr. 2005 Dec;94(6):917-21.

Storey ML, Anderson PA.Vegetable Consumption and Selected Nutrient Intakes of Women of Childbearing Age. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S1499-4046(16)30670-4.
Ishdorj A, Capps O Jr, Murano PS. Nutrient Density and the Cost of Vegetables from Elementary School Lunches. Adv Nutr. 2016 Jan 15;7(1):254S-260S.
Storey ML, Anderson PA. Contributions of white vegetables to nutrient intake: NHANES 2009-2010. Adv Nutr. 2013 May 1;4(3):335S-44S.
Storey ML, Anderson PA. Nutrient Intakes and Vegetable and White Potato Consumption by Children Aged 1 to 3 Years. Adv Nutr. 2016 Jan 15;7(1):241S-246S.
Storey ML, Anderson PA. Changes in mean intake of fatty acids and intake of saturated and trans fats from potatoes: NHANES 2005-2006, 2007-2008, and 2009-2010. Adv Nutr. 2015 May 15;6(3):376S- 82S.
Drewnowski A, Rehm CD. Vegetable cost metrics show that potatoes and beans provide most nutrients per penny. PLoS One. 2013 May 15;8(5):e63277.
Drewnowski A. New metrics of affordable nutrition: which vegetables provide most nutrients for least cost? J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013 Sep;113(9):1182-7.
Decker EA, Ferruzzi MG. Innovations in food chemistry and processing to enhance the nutrient profile of the white potato in all forms. Adv Nutr. 2013 May 1;4(3):345S-50S.

Akilen R, Deljoomanesh N, Hunschede S, Smith CE, Arshad MU, Kubant R, Anderson GH. The effects of potatoes and other carbohydrate side dishes consumed with meat on food intake, glycemia and satiety response in children. Nutr Diabetes. 2016 Feb 15;6:e195.
Randolph JM, Edirisinghe I, Masoni AM, Kappagoda T, Burton-Freeman B. Potatoes, glycemic index, and weight loss in free-living individuals: practical implications. J Am Coll Nutr. 2014;33(5):375-84.
Geliebter A, Lee MI, Abdillahi M, Jones J.Satiety and Glycemic Index of Potatoes in Relation to Other Carbohydrate Test Meals Ann Nutr Metab. 2013;62(1):37-43.
Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995 Sep;49(9):675-90

Larsson SC, Wolk A.Potato consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease: 2 prospective cohort studies. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Sep 28. pii: ajcn142422. [Epub ahead of print]
Borch D, Juul-Hindsgaul N, Veller M, Astrup A, Jaskolowski J, Raben A. Potatoes and risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in apparently healthy adults: a systematic review of clinical intervention and observational studies. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Aug;104(2):489-98.
McGill CR, Kurilich AC, Davignon J. The role of potatoes and potato components in cardiometabolic health: a review. Ann Med. 2013 Nov;45(7):467-73.
King JC, Slavin JL. White potatoes, human health, and dietary guidance. Adv Nutr. 2013 May 1;4(3):393S-401S.

Raatz SK, Idso L, Johnson LK, Jackson MI, Combs GF Jr Resistant starch analysis of commonly consumed potatoes: Content varies by cooking method and service temperature but not by variety. Food Chem. 2016 Oct 1;208:297-300.
Slavin JL. Carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and resistant starch in white vegetables: links to health outcomes. Adv Nutr. 2013 May 1;4(3):351S-5S.