Compared to other vegetables they're pretty calorie dense, especially given how big a portion people typically eat to feel full. They're often fried in a lot of

Compared to other vegetables they're pretty calorie dense, especially given how big a portion people typically eat to feel full. They're often fried in a lot of oil as well. If you're trying to diet you can basically choose between just boiled potatoes or a mix of other vegetables that can be cooked in a light amount of oil/spices.