Priyanka Mehta Priyanka Mehta Asked 6 months ago

Are baked potatoes good for weight loss?

To reduce my calorie intake and lose some weight, I'm looking for healthier options. I heard potatoes can be fattening, but baked ones seem like a healthier option. Can baked potatoes be a good part of a weight loss diet?

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Anirudh Sharma Anirudh Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly baked potatoes are fine for weight loss as long as you watch the toppings. If you load it with butter and cheese like we usually do, it defeats the purpose. Just air fry or bake it with very little oil and some salt, it is super quick and keeps you full for hours.

Rashmi Iyer Rashmi Iyer Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Actually, potato has a high glycemic index, but baking it with the skin preserves a lot of fiber which helps. My nutritionist doctor told me that if we cool the baked potato down before eating, it creates resistant starch which is even better for weight loss and gut health. Just don't overdo the portion size and consult your doctor to plan your daily carb intake.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I log my meals daily on HealthifyMe, and a medium baked potato is around 110-120 calories, which is actually quite low for how filling it is! It's rich in potassium too. Just make sure you weigh it on a kitchen scale and track the exact portion so u don't go over your daily calorie limit.

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Don't blindly believe people saying potatoes are a miracle diet food online, it depends entirely on your medical background and total daily calories. What works for some influencer might crash your metabolism. Better to get a basic diet chart from a qualified doctor or dietitian instead of doing random internet experiments.

Savita Deshmukh Savita Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Ghar pe simple potato bake kar lo stove pe ya oven mein, it is a very cheap and healthy option. No need to buy expensive sweet potatoes or fancy foreign veggies for weight loss. Just limit the oil and eat it along with some dal or dahi for protein balance.

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Siddharth Das Siddharth Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

They are quite healthy and comforting to eat when you are dieting. Just bake them simply with a pinch of black pepper and salt. It really helps curb those evening cravings without feeling heavy.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to feel so guilty eating even a single potato because everyone said it makes you fat, which really messed with my head. But eating baked potatoes in moderation actually helped me stay consistent with my weight loss without feeling deprived. It is okay to eat them, pls don't stress yourself out over carbs.

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