Potato (aloo) calories and carbs (raw)
1 medium potato (213 g) has about 164 kcal and 4.4 g protein. Per 100 g, raw potato with skin has 77 kcal and 2.1 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw (USDA FDC 170026)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 77 | 2.1 | 17.5 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| 1 medium potatoUSDA portion: 1 Potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia) | 213 g | 164 | 4.4 | 37.3 | 0.2 | 4.5 |
| 1 small potatoUSDA portion: 1 Potato small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" dia) | 170 g | 131 | 3.5 | 29.8 | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| half a cup of diced potatoUSDA portion: 0.5 cup, diced | 75 g | 58 | 1.5 | 13.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 170026: Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Potato gives 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, potato ranks #26 of 39 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Potato
Potato, or aloo, goes into almost every Indian kitchen's sabzi, from aloo gobi and dum aloo to the filling of a paratha.
- The row is raw potato with its skin; boiling barely changes it, while frying adds the oil absorbed.
- Sweet potato is a different vegetable with its own page.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 medium potato?
1 medium potato (213 g) has about 164 kcal, 4.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 37.3 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of potato?
100 g of raw potato with skin has about 2.1 g protein and 77 kcal, with 0.1 g fat and 17.5 g carbohydrate.
Is potato high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, potato ranks #26 of 39 foods on these pages, with 2.1 g per 100 g. That is 2.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
Does a boiled potato have the same calories as raw?
Boiling adds only water, so the potato's calories stay about the same; frying is what adds energy.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 170026: Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.