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Boiled potato skin calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of boiled potato skin contains 78 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 17.2 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14% Carbs 85% Fat 1%
How boiled potato skin compares
Per 100 g, against the closest potatoes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiled potato skin | 78 kcal | 2.9 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, raw | 77 kcal | 2.1 g | 17.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Russet potato, raw | 79 kcal | 2.1 g | 18.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Frozen o'brien potato, unprepared | 76 kcal | 1.8 g | 17.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Shredded hash browns, frozen | 81 kcal | 2 g | 18 g | 0.1 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked potato skin (baked) | 198 kcal | 4.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Boiled potato skin (boiled) | 78 kcal | 2.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Raw potato skin (raw) | 58 kcal | 2.6 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for boiled potato skin
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in boiled potato skin
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.88 mg | 98% |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 58% |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2 mg | 6% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common boiled potato skin servings
How many calories in a portion of boiled potato skin — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 skin (34 g) | 27 kcal | 1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 78 kcal | 3 g | 17 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in boiled potato skin?
Boiled potato skin has 78 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in boiled potato skin?
Boiled potato skin contains 2.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does boiled potato skin have?
Boiled potato skin has 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these boiled potato skin calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170439 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
