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Calories in a potato

About 161 kcal in a medium baked potato — filling and easy to portion.

Estimate per serving

1 medium baked potato with skin (173 g)

Calories

161 kcal

Protein

4.3 g

Carbs

37 g

Fat

0.2 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g boiled potato87 kcal1.7 g20 g0.1 g
100 g mashed potato with butter and milk113 kcal2 g17 g4.2 g
Small portion of oven chips (100 g)162 kcal2.5 g28 g4.7 g

Is potato good for meal planning?

Boiled and baked potatoes are surprisingly low calorie for how filling they are. Where calories climb is the cooking method — frying, mashing with butter or covering in cheese.

Leaving the skin on adds a useful amount of fibre and very few calories.

How to use potato in a meal plan

  • Baked potato with tuna and salad
  • Mashed potato (light on butter) with grilled chicken and greens
  • Boiled new potatoes as a salad base with salmon
  • Oven-roasted wedges as a swap for chips

How to track potato in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add potato to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a baked potato?
A medium baked potato with skin is around 161 kcal.
+Are potatoes bad for weight loss?
No. They are one of the most filling foods per calorie when boiled or baked. The cooking method is what changes the calories.
+Sweet potato vs white potato?
Calorie content is similar. Sweet potatoes have more vitamin A and a slightly sweeter taste. Pick what you enjoy.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.