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Potato calories

Potato, baked, flesh and skin
161kcal
1 medium potato · 173 g, baked, flesh and skin
10%protein
4.3 gProtein
37 gCarbs
0.2 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Baked, flesh and skin · per 173 g
Calories161 kcal
Protein4.3 g
Carbohydrate37 g
Fat0.2 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium17 mg
Potassium926 mg
Iron1.9 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Verified nutrition data

Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →

Most popular potato brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
#  Productkcal / 100 g
1Idahoan Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal
2Idahoan Premium Mashed Potatoes1/2 cup · 26 g385 kcal
3Idahoan Homestyle Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal
4Idahoan Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal
5Idahoan Russets Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 23 g348 kcal
6Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes1/3 cup · 22 g364 kcal
7Idahoan Baby Reds Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 29 g379 kcal
8Idahoan Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal

These are dry potato flakes weighed before water is added, so their per 100 g numbers read far higher than the baked potato above.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.

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Potato FAQs
How many calories are in one potato?

A medium baked potato with the skin (173 g) is 161 calories. A large one (299 g) is 278 calories and a small one (138 g) is 128.

Are potatoes good for weight loss?

A medium baked potato is 161 calories with 0.2 g of fat, 3.8 g of fiber and 4.3 g of protein. Per 100 g that is 93 calories.

Potato vs sweet potato: which has fewer calories?

Boiled sweet potato is 76 calories per 100 g, against 93 calories for a baked potato with the skin. A medium potato at 173 g works out to 161 calories.

How many carbs are in a potato?

A medium baked potato (173 g) has 36.6 g of carbs, of which 3.8 g is fiber. Per 100 g that is 21.2 g of carbs.