Medically reviewed by Ashley Baumohl, RD Potato starch is made from a carbohydrate extracted from potatoes called starch.

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Potatoes and sweet potatoes are both starchy root vegetables that grow underground, ...

Plus, both potatoes and sweet potatoes also contain resistant starch, a type of starch that is digested more slowly and has many health benefits. Still, there are a few key differences that give ...