Does rice and potato increase weight ?

Dt. Rd Bilkish RajeDietitian/Nutritionist14yrs exp

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Yes, being purely starch and high calorie, it increases weight. 1 potato gives 100 calories. I small vati (30 gm) of rice gives 100 calories. 

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Dt. Ruchi MeenaDietitian/Nutritionist9yrs exp

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Hi no if you are taking in appropriate portion size. 1/2 cup of rice in one time enough only can take once or twice in a day and you can have potatoes with other vegetables. But if you will take them excessive amount then yes, they will increase your weight. Best wishes. 

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Dt. Jayalaxmi HegdeDietitian/Nutritionist6yrs exp

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Eating a potato, or any type of carbohydrate rich food, won't automatically make you fatter. However, if you are watching your weight, enjoy potatoes in moderate quantities and be careful of how you eat them (for example, butter and sour cream are high in fats) if you eat it that way then its not poor potatoes fault the amount and type of rice you eat impacts potential weight gain. There isn't one simple answer to whether rice makes you fat. Rice can contribute to weight gain, but it all depends on how much you eat throughout the day. 

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