Potato is listed as potatoes, flesh and skin, raw in USDA FoodData Central. Per 100g, it provides 77 calories, 17.5g carbohydrates, 2.1g protein, and 0.1g fat.
Potato on this page refers to potatoes, flesh and skin, raw. The nutrition values are sourced from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170026, and use a 100 g raw reference. That keeps calories and macronutrients on a consistent basis when comparing foods.
The source definition includes both flesh and skin. Use these values for raw potato only; cooking, oil, butter, sauces, and changes in weight after cooking can change the nutrition for the portion you eat.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Potato?
Serving references use weights listed by USDA. One medium potato (2 1/4 to 3 1/4 inches in diameter) weighs 213 g in this source. Using the same raw per-100g reference, that portion provides about 164 kcal and 37.3 g carbohydrates. Measure raw potato when its size or preparation differs.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
77 kcal
17.5 g
2.1 g
0.1 g
1 medium potato
213 g
164 kcal
37.3 g
4.4 g
0.2 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
How many calories and kilojoules are in 100g of potato?
This USDA FoodData Central reference lists 77 kcal (322.2 kJ) per 100 g of raw potato with flesh and skin.
How many carbs are in potato?
This raw potato reference lists 17.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How many calories are in a medium potato?
USDA lists one medium potato (2 1/4 to 3 1/4 inches in diameter) as 213 g. Using this page raw per-100g reference, that portion provides about 164 kcal and 37.3 g carbohydrates.
Does this reference apply to cooked potato?
No. This page is specifically for raw potato. Cooking methods, added ingredients, and changes in weight after cooking can change nutrition values.
