Potatoes, one of the major food crops, holds prior place in context of human consumption. Majority of food are now available in the processed form with potatoes constituting the most. Potatoes are a wholesome food due to its high edible energy and nutritive value. It is a major source of carbohydrates and essential nutrients and minerals, vitamins, antioxidants which is necessary part of diet and plays a functional role in maintaining the human body. The article provides a brief insight to the nutritional composition of potatoes along with its health benefits.