Calories in Potato

Data reviewed 2026-09-08 against USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).

A 100 g serving of potato has about 93 kcal, with 2.5 g of protein, 21.2 g of carbohydrate (2.2 g of that fibre) and 0.1 g of fat. The table below gives the full breakdown and the most common portion sizes.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories93 kcal
Protein2.5 g
Carbohydrate21.2 g
Fibre2.2 g
Sugars1.2 g
Fat0.1 g
Saturated fat0 g
Sodium10 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

Common portions

PortionWeightCalories
nlea serving148 g138 kcal
potato large299 g278 kcal
potato medium173 g161 kcal
potato small138 g128 kcal

Log potato in a recipe

To see how potato affects a whole dish, drop it into the recipe calorie calculator with the rest of your ingredients — it totals calories, protein, carbs and net carbs for the recipe, per serving and per 100 g. The methodology shows the exact arithmetic.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in potato?

About 93 kcal per 100 g. Portion calories depend on how much you use — see the portions table above for common amounts.

How much protein is in potato?

Potato has roughly 2.5 g of protein per 100 g.

Is potato keto-friendly?

Its net carbs are about 19 g per 100 g (total carbs 21.2 g minus 2.2 g fibre). Whether it fits your day depends on portion size and your carb target.

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