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Starches break down into glucose in the body, which is why foods like white potatoes, white bread, white rice and pasta can spike blood sugar even higher than some desserts.—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026 Black olives are another rich source of umami, as are sweet potatoes, white potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, sweet corn, asparagus, and broccoli.—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 Sweet potatoes, known for their sweet and starchy taste, which are often posited as a healthier alternative to regular white potatoes, are no exception.—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 28 Feb. 2026 Uncooked sweet potatoes are too firm and starchy, while white potatoes can taste bitter.—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white potato