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Purple potato calories

Purple potato, purple variety, baked with skin
161kcal
1 medium potato · 173 g, purple variety, baked with skin
10%protein
4.3 gProtein
37 gCarbs
0.2 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Purple variety, baked with 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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Purple potato FAQs
How many calories are in one purple potato?

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

Are purple potatoes good for weight loss?

A medium purple potato is 161 calories with 3.8 g of fiber and only 0.2 g of fat, so it stays light as long as it is baked rather than fried.

Purple potato vs regular potato: which has fewer calories?

They are the same: 93 calories per 100 g, so a medium 173 g potato is 161 calories either way.

How many carbs are in a purple potato?

A medium purple potato has about 36.6 g of carbs, including 3.8 g of fiber and 2.0 g of sugars. Per 100 g that is 21.2 g of carbs.