Sanjay Menon Sanjay Menon Asked 9 months ago

Is white rice or potatoes better for weight loss?

I'm on a diet plan to reduce my belly fat, and I'm looking for carb sources. My nutritionist told me to pick one. Should I prefer white rice or potatoes if my main goal is weight loss?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, potatoes are actually better because they have a much higher satiety index, meaning they keep you full for longer compared to white rice. Just don't deep-fry them. Boiled or baked potatoes are excellent for weight loss if you track your portions.

Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Both are simple starches that we eat daily in Indian homes. You don't need to choose one over the other; just eat whatever is cooked at home but in limited quantities. A small bowl of rice or one boiled potato with a lot of green veggies is perfectly fine.

Rahul Sawant Rahul Sawant Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Actually yaar, it completely depends on how you cook them. If you make potato fry with lots of oil, obviously it's bad. But simple boiled potatoes or steam rice with dal is totally fine for weight loss if you keep an eye on calories.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Potatoes are highly underrated for dieting because they are packed with potassium and keep you super full. I use both as clean carb sources around my workouts. Just pair them with a solid protein source and keep training hard.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to think potatoes were the enemy for weight loss, but my nutritionist told me they actually have fewer calories than rice per gram. I now enjoy boiled potatoes in my salads and it really helps keep my cravings away.

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Look, neither is inherently bad or good. It is the excess quantity and cooking oil that makes you gain weight. Eat whichever one you prefer, but make sure to measure the portion and don't overeat.

Sunita Joshi Sunita Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

In Ayurveda, freshly cooked white rice is considered very gentle on the stomach and easy to digest, which helps keep our digestive fire balanced. Potatoes can sometimes cause gas or bloating if not cooked with spices like cumin. Listen to your body and eat what feels light.

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