Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Asked 8 months ago

Are potatoes better than rice for weight loss?

I'm trying to reduce my weight and paying more attention to my diet. I eat both rice and potatoes regularly. Some people say potatoes are worse, others say rice. Which one is actually better for someone trying to lose weight?

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Rahul Kamath Rahul Kamath Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Boiled potatoes are actually more filling than white rice calorie-for-calorie, which helps you eat less overall. I love combining them with a solid 45-minute evening walk to keep my energy high. Just make sure your doctor is fine with your exercise routine before pushing yourself.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Both are great carbs, but boiled potatoes actually keep you full for much longer than plain white rice! 🥔 Just boil them and eat with a tiny bit of salt and pepper instead of frying them. Happy healthy eating!

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, as an Indian, cutting out rice completely feels like such a punishment. I find boiled potatoes more filling for dinner sometimes, but honestly, you can eat both! Just keep the portions small and don't make yourself miserable.

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Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, weight loss ke chakkar mein hum carbs se darrne lagte hain. Boiled potato has more potassium and keeps you full, so it can be thoda better than plain white rice. Bas oil ya butter mat dalo cooking mein.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Boiled potatoes have a higher satiety index than rice, meaning they keep you full longer. Both are fine if eaten in controlled quantities.

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Anjali Iyer Anjali Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For my PCOS, both white rice and regular potatoes can cause insulin spikes if eaten alone. I find that cooling boiled potatoes before eating helps build resistant starch, which is thoda better for insulin levels. Just keep your portions small and monitor how you feel.

Siddharth Mehra Siddharth Mehra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Listen buddy, don't stress too much over potato vs rice. Both are perfectly fine as long as you are in a calorie deficit. Just eat whichever one you enjoy more and don't overcomplicate your diet.

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