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Raw potato skin calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of raw potato skin contains 58 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 12.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 2.5 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 17% Carbs 81% Fat 2%
How raw potato skin compares
Per 100 g, against the closest potatoes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw potato skin | 58 kcal | 2.6 g | 12.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Canned potato, drained | 60 kcal | 1.4 g | 13.6 g | 0.2 g |
| White potato, raw | 69 kcal | 1.7 g | 15.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Raw red potato | 70 kcal | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Canned potato | 44 kcal | 1.2 g | 9.9 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 raw potato skin
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in raw 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 | 0.42 mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common raw potato skin servings
How many calories in a portion of raw potato skin — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 skin (38 g) | 22 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 58 kcal | 3 g | 12 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw potato skin?
Raw potato skin has 58 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in raw potato skin?
Raw potato skin contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is raw potato skin low in calories?
Compared with other potatoes it is: 58 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 108 kcal.
Are these raw 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 #170032 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
