Calories in Potato Salad
Potato Salad has about 210 calories per ½ cup (125 g), or 168 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 1.9 g protein, 19.8 g carbs and 13.9 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Potato salad, made with mayonnaise). Source: USDA FDC #2709543
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | ½ cup (125 g) | 1 cup (250 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 210 kcal | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.8 g | 19.8 g | 39.5 g |
| Fat | 11.1 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 224 mg | 448 mg |
About Potato Salad
Boiled potatoes, egg, celery and onion folded into mayonnaise. Half a cup is about 210 kcal — a side that's easy to go back for at a cookout.
Tip: German-style potato salad with a vinegar dressing has roughly a third fewer calories than the mayo version.
Burn off 210 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking47 min
- Running19 min
- Cycling26 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in potato salad?+
About 210 kcal per ½ cup (125 g), or 168 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 cup of potato salad?+
1 cup (250 g) is roughly 420 kcal with 3.8 g protein, 39.5 g carbs and 27.8 g fat.
Is potato salad high in protein?+
Not really — ½ cup gives about 1.9 g protein, only 4% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from fat.
Is potato salad good for weight loss?+
Potato salad is moderate in calories (168 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 125 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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