Potatoes are a storehouse of energy and nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, and essential organic compounds. Since potatoes predominantly contain carbohydrates, they are easy to digest and facilitate digestion. We make it unhealthy by using faulty cooking treatments like deep frying (chips, cutlet, French fries, etc). If included sensibly in the diet it can protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer due to high potassium and Vitamin B6.