Learn more about white potato calories and nutritional value. We also provide links to our favorite white potato recipes, including Potato Pierogies and Cheesy Asparagus Potato Tart.
Appearance: small to medium; round to long shape; white or tan skin; white flesh
Texture: medium starch; slightly creamy, slightly dense; thin, delicate skin
Flavor: subtly sweet; mild; low sugar content
Preferred uses: mashing, salads, steaming/boiling, frying
White potatoes hold their shape well after cooking. Their delicate, thin skins add just the right amount of texture to a velvety mashed potato dish without the need for peeling. Grilling whites brings out a more full-bodied flavor. Create signature potato salads–just toss cooked white potatoes with dressings and ingredients “borrowed” from other salads, e.g., Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan; or ranch dressing, chopped egg and bacon crumbles. For more information, watch Potato Types and Tips: White Potatoes below.
One white potato (approximately 5.2 ounces in size) has 110 calories and is an excellent source of potassium (more than a banana) and vitamin C. Whites are also a good source of vitamin B6 and are fat, sodium and cholesterol free.
For more recipe ideas, please see our White Potatoes Recipes.
