Potato Nutrition: Healthy Cooking, Starch & Bodybuilding

Potatoes are a staple for bodybuilding energy and offer higher potassium levels than rice. Learn the healthiest way to bake a potato at high altitudes, how to remove excess starch, and find nutritional facts for Yukon Gold and red varieties.

How Many Calories Are in Mashed Potatoes?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lindsey Peddicord

Sliced, diced, baked, fried and mashed—you name it and the potato has done it. The most common recipe made from the potato is mashed potatoes. The creamy texture and fluffy consistency of this dish make these spuds a desirable accompaniment for many meals.