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Potato (boiled) calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of potato (boiled) contains 87 calories, with 1.9 g of protein, 20.1 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 1.8 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
A plain boiled potato is one of the most satiating foods ever measured against its calorie cost — dense, moist and filling at just 87 kcal per 100 g. Everything depends on what happens next: mash with butter, roasties in oil and chips each tell a different story. The potato itself was never the problem.
Where the calories come from
Protein 9% Carbs 90% Fat 1%
How potato (boiled) compares
Per 100 g, against the closest potatoes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato (boiled) | 87 kcal | 1.9 g | 20.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Boiled potato flesh | 87 kcal | 1.9 g | 20.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sweet potato, raw | 86 kcal | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked red potato | 87 kcal | 2.3 g | 19.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 kcal | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.2 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato (boiled) | 87 kcal | 1.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato (baked) | 93 kcal | 2 g | 0.1 g |
| Canned potato (canned) | 44 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Boiled potato (boiled) | 76 kcal | 2 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for potato (boiled)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium, boiled |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | 151 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in potato (boiled)
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 | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common potato (boiled) servings
How many calories in a portion of potato (boiled) — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (78 g) | 68 kcal | 1 g | 16 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 87 kcal | 2 g | 20 g | 0 g |
| 1 potato (136 g) | 118 kcal | 3 g | 27 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato (boiled)?
Potato (boiled) has 87 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 medium, boiled (173 g) has about 151 calories.
How much protein is in potato (boiled)?
Potato (boiled) contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 3 g per 1 medium, boiled.
How much sugar is in potato (boiled)?
Potato (boiled) contains 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these potato (boiled) 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 #170438 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
