Overview
Potato is edible, and how much it is worth depends on its saturation as much as its hunger value. Eating it restores 1 hunger points and 0.6 saturation. Sixty-four fit in one inventory slot.
Look for it in the loot of Pillager Outpost. Its only crafting use is Baked Potato.
Properties
Eating it restores 1 hunger and 0.6 saturation — a ratio of 0.6, which is what decides how long you stay full rather than how fast the bar refills. One inventory slot holds 64, so a double chest holds 3,456.
- Renewable
- Yes
- Category
- Food
Found in
Potato is in the loot tables of Pillager Outpost.
- Pillager Outpost — A dark oak watchtower flying an ominous banner, surrounded by tents, log piles, and often a cage holding an iron golem or, beneath the tower, cages containing allays.
Dropped by blocks
Mining Potatoes drops Potato.
Used to craft
Potato is an ingredient in 1 recipes, producing Baked Potato.
How it compares to other foods
Sorted by saturation ratio, Potato is 31 of 41 foods in the game. Ratio is saturation divided by hunger restored: it is what decides how long the hunger bar stays still, not how fast it refills.
Golden Carrot leads the list at a ratio of 2.4, and anything at or above 1.6 is worth carrying on a long trip.
| Item | Hunger restored | Saturation | Saturation ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Mutton | 2 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Dried Kelp | 1 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Potato ← | 1 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Honey Bottle | 6 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Rotten Flesh | 4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Raw Cod | 2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you make Potato in Minecraft?
Potato is not crafted — you get it by breaking Potatoes.
What is the stack size of Potato?
Potato stacks to 64.
Is Potato worth eating?
It restores 1 hunger and 0.6 saturation, a ratio of 0.6. Anything above a ratio of 1.6 keeps you full longer per slot, so treat this as a stopgap rather than a staple.
