Key TakeawaysSome dietary guidelines do not classify potatoes as vegetables.There's speculation about the reclassification of potatoes as grains in the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030.Potatoes, high in carbohydrates and starches, are nutrient-dense and virtually fat-free.Americans consume more potatoes than almost any other vegetable, providing potassium and vitamin C.About 10% of U.S. adults meet vegetable intake recommendations, with debate on whether potatoes count due to their high carbohydrate content.White potatoes, along with corn, peas, and cassava, fall under the “starchy vegetable” subcategory.Eating vegetables, including starchy ones, is a core element of a healthy dietary pattern according to guidelines.However, there's speculation that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the 2025 dietary guideline updates.Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, opposes this potential reclassification, citing botanical and horticultural characteristi...