Calories in potato
Potato (baked, flesh and skin) contains 93 calories per 100g, with 2.5g of protein, 0.1g of fat and 21.2g of carbohydrates. One medium potato (173g) comes to roughly 161 calories.
Calculate calories by quantity
Total weight: 173g
Calories by number of servings
Based on 1 medium potato (173g) at 161 kcal per serving.
| 1 medium potato | 173g | 161 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| 2 medium potatoes | 346g | 322 kcal |
| 3 medium potatoes | 519g | 483 kcal |
| 4 medium potatoes | 692g | 644 kcal |
| 5 medium potatoes | 865g | 804 kcal |
| 6 medium potatoes | 1,038g | 965 kcal |
| 8 medium potatoes | 1,384g | 1,287 kcal |
| 10 medium potatoes | 1,730g | 1,609 kcal |
Calories by serving size
Based on 93 kcal per 100g (baked, flesh and skin).
| 100g | 93 kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 small potato (138g) | 128 kcal |
| 1 medium potato (173g) | 161 kcal |
| 1 large potato (299g) | 278 kcal |
Full nutrition facts
Per 100g, baked, flesh and skin.
| Energy | 93 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 535 mg |
How this fits a day of eating
A medium baked potato (173g) is about 161 calories, around 8% of a 2,000 calorie day, with more potassium than a banana. Plain potatoes are among the most filling foods per calorie, which is why the potato itself is rarely what pushes a meal over budget.
Toppings and cooking fat decide the calories. The same 100g of potato is about 93 calories baked but well over 250 as restaurant fries, and a tablespoon of sour cream adds around 25.
Common questions
How many calories are in a baked potato?
A medium potato baked with its skin weighs about 173g and contains roughly 161 calories, 37g of carbohydrate, 4g of protein and 4g of fibre. A large baked potato of about 299g is around 278 calories. Butter, cheese and sour cream are not included, so log those toppings separately.
Are potatoes fattening?
Plain potatoes are not especially high in calories, at about 93 per 100g baked, and they contain almost no fat. In satiety research, boiled potatoes ranked as one of the most filling foods per calorie. Calories rise sharply when potatoes are fried or loaded with butter, cheese or cream.
Does eating the potato skin add nutrients?
Yes. The skin contains a meaningful share of the potato's fibre, along with some of its potassium and B vitamins. Eating a baked potato with its skin adds very few calories, so keeping it on is an easy way to make the same portion slightly more filling and nutritious.
How many calories are in 3 medium potatoes?
1 medium potato has about 161 calories, so 2 medium potatoes come to roughly 322 and 3 medium potatoes to 483. The same maths keeps going: 5 medium potatoes are about 804 and ten about 1,609. Use the quantity calculator above for any number up to 20.
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Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170093, per 100g unless stated. Calorie needs vary by person.