Calories in Potato (boiled)
Potato (boiled) has about 131 calories per 1 medium potato (150 g), or 87 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.8 g protein, 30.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Potatoes, boiled, cooked in skin, flesh, without salt).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 medium potato (150 g) | 100 g (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | 131 kcal | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2.8 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 30.2 g | 20.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 6 mg | 4 mg |
About Potato (boiled)
A plain boiled potato is only 87 kcal per 100 g — a medium one is around 130 kcal with 2 g fibre and plenty of potassium. Potatoes get a bad name because of what we do to them: fry them and the number triples.
Tip: Boiled or baked potatoes are among the most filling foods per calorie ever measured; fries and chips are the opposite.
Burn off 131 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking29 min
- Running12 min
- Cycling16 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in potato (boiled)?+
About 130 kcal per 1 medium potato (150 g), or 87 kcal per 100 g. Low-fat starchy vegetable; the cooking method changes everything.
How many calories in 100 g of potato (boiled)?+
100 g (100 g) is roughly 87 kcal with 1.9 g protein, 20.1 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
How much protein is in potato (boiled)?+
About 2.8 g per 1 medium potato. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is potato (boiled) good for weight loss?+
Potato (boiled) is low in calorie density (87 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.