NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is further recommended that carbohydrates consist mainly of starchy foods, such as potatoes, pasta, rice and bread, at about one-third of our total food intake [4].

Detailed explanation-2: -Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and have an important role in a healthy diet. Starchy foods – such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals – should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Detailed explanation-3: -Are potatoes high in carbs? Yes. Potatoes are a carbohydrate-rich vegetable. A medium, 5.2 ounce potato with the skin contains 26 grams of carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Are potatoes a carb? Now we’ve established that a potato is in fact botanically vegetable, we can confirm that they also belong to the carbohydrate group, one of the three main macronutrients in our diet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aside from being high in water when fresh, potatoes are primarily composed of carbs and contain moderate amounts of protein and fiber-but almost no fat.