Ingredient

Red Potato

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Red potatoes are commonly used as a whole vegetable in prepared meals, side dishes, …

What it is

Red potatoes are a variety of potato with reddish skin and white flesh. They are a root vegetable, grown underground from the potato plant. They are typically harvested and then washed and packaged for sale.

Why it's used

Red potatoes are commonly used as a whole vegetable in prepared meals, side dishes, and salads. Their waxy texture holds its shape well when cooked, making them suitable for roasting, boiling, and mashing.

Health notes

Red potatoes are a source of carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamin C. They are not typically subject to FDA additive regulations as they are a whole food. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated potatoes as a foodstuff, but no specific health concerns are associated with their consumption at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Potatoes are not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Red Potato

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AMERICAN KITCHEN TO GO Lemon & Caper Tilapia With Roasted Red Potatoes Other Deli High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 88kcal 7.0Protein 3.2Fat 8.4Carbs Will's Family Favorites Cheesy Baked Potato Other Deli High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 168kcal 3.5Protein 12.4Fat 13.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Steakhouse Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 194kcal 4.4Protein 21.6Fat 13.7Carbs Byerly Foods International Garden Vegetable Soup, Homestyle Recipe Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 35kcal 1.1Protein 0.7Fat 6.0Carbs TAMPA BAY FISHERIES, INC. Coastal Seafood Boil Custom Kit Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 79% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 80% DV per serving 139kcal 11.4Protein 7.5Fat 6.8Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Herb Roasted Potatoes Other Deli High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 214kcal 1.6Protein 16.9Fat 13.7Carbs Innovasian Cuisine Enterprises, LLC Thai-Style Coconut Chicken, Medium Spicy Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 118kcal 8.2Protein 5.9Fat 8.2Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Papa John's, Roasting Red Potatoes Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 71kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 15.3Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Roasted Red Potatoes Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 71kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 15.3Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Tortilla Soup Starter Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 82kcal 2.4Protein 1.8Fat 16.5Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Tortilla Soup Starter Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 82kcal 2.4Protein 1.8Fat 16.5Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Beef Stew Starter Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 47kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 10.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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