Why do potatoes retain heat so well?

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Well, except for McDonald’s French fries. Why do they stay so hot you can use them as hand warmers? Is it something to do with their water content? The skin?

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High water content and shape. 

The more surface area an object has, the faster it will cool. That’s why McDonald’s fries get cold so quickly compared to a whole baked potato.

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