Abstract

Solanum tuberosum is the botanical name of the potato. Globally, the consumption of potatoes is
increasing with time because of composed wide nutrients range. The flesh of potato is a rich source
of antioxidants, vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, B9 and numbers of trace elements, which is a necessary part
of the diet and plays a functional role to maintain the human body. Ascorbic acid and potato colorant,
carotenoids including lutein, zexanthin, and violaxanthin act as antioxidants that aid to improve the
oxidative stress in human cells. Chlorogenic acid and anthocyanins are phenolic compounds present
in potato skin in the form of phenolic acids. Both antioxidants and phenolic compounds have ability to
suppress cancer cells and improve heart health by lower the risk of B.P and hypertension. The
current review has been conducted on the nutritional composition and health benefits of potato.