BeslyPotatoes: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
Calories in potatoes, by the numbers: 8% of them come from protein, 91% from carbs and 1% from fat. For 1 medium (170 g) that works out to 158 kcal, 3.4 g protein, 36.7 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
Snap your plate, get calories and macros — free on the App Store →
Scan to get Besly
Potatoes serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 93 | 2 | 21.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 26 | 0.6 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 1 medium | 170 | 158 | 3.4 | 36.7 | 0.2 |
Where the calories in potatoes come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, potatoes gets 8% of its calories from protein, 91% from carbs and 1% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (2 g protein, 21.6 g carbs, 0.1 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in potatoes
A 1 medium (170 g) of potatoes also contains 17 mg sodium, 3.7 g fiber, 2 g sugar and 0.1 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium (170 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 10 mg | 17 mg |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 3.7 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 909.5 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 25.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.6 mg | 16.3 mg |
How potatoes compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares potatoes with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 93 kcal it is number 2 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna | 90 | 19 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Potatoes (this page) | 93 | 2 | 21.6 | 0.1 |
| Corn | 96 | 3.4 | 21 | 1.5 |
| Sweet Potato | 115 | 1.6 | 17.1 | 4.5 |
| Yuca (Cassava) | 191 | 1.4 | 39.6 | 3 |
Forms and preparations of potatoes
Across the 6 forms listed for potatoes, calories range from 93 kcal per 100 g (Baked Potato) to 532 kcal per 100 g (Potato chips, plain).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baked Potato (main entry) | 93 | 2 | 21.6 | 0.1 | 1 medium (170 g): 158 kcal |
| Potato, boiled, NFS | 126 | 1.9 | 20.1 | 4.2 | 1 small (130 g): 164 kcal |
| Potato, mashed, NFS | 114 | 2.1 | 17.4 | 4 | 1 potato, any size (147 g): 168 kcal |
| Potato, roasted, NFS | 203 | 3 | 32.6 | 6.7 | 1 cup (160 g): 325 kcal |
| Potato tots, NFS | 237 | 1.9 | 23.6 | 15 | 1 cup (130 g): 308 kcal |
| Potato chips, plain | 532 | 6.4 | 53.8 | 34 | 1 cup (25 g): 133 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 medium of potatoes?
1 medium (170 g) of potatoes has 158 calories, with 3.4 g protein, 36.7 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of potatoes?
100 g of potatoes has 93 calories, 2 g protein, 21.6 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 26 calories.
Is potatoes low in carbs?
Carbs supply 91% of the calories in potatoes (protein 8%, fat 1%). Per 100 g there are 21.6 g of carbs, and 1 medium (170 g) has 36.7 g, including 3.7 g of fiber.
Recipes with potatoes
- Aloo Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower, Less Oil)
- Aloo Matar (Potato and Pea Curry)
- Healthy Potato Au Gratin
- Avocado, Potato, and Grilled Chicken Salad
- Baked Potatoes Primavera
- Savory Beef and Potato Skillet
Log potatoes without typing. In Besly you snap the plate or say what you ate, and the calories and macros land in your diary. Get Besly →
Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda”, record us.generic.baked_potato). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.