100 g of boiled potatoes has 86 kcal, 1.7 g of protein, 20 g of carbs and 0.1 g of fat. One medium potato is about 170 g, with 146 kcal and 2.9 g of protein.
86kcal / 100 g
Protein 8%Carbs 93%Fat 0%
Portion
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
100 g
86
1.7 g
20 g
0.1 g
1 medium potato170 g
146
2.9 g
34 g
0.2 g
1 side portion200 g
172
3.4 g
40 g
0.2 g
Fibre
1.8 g
Sugars
0.9 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Sodium
5 mg
Potassium
328 mg
Calcium
8 mg
Iron
0.3 mg
Vitamin C
7.4 mg
Per 100 g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
About the data: Peeled, boiled without salt.
How it fits your diet
Boiled potatoes have 86 kcal per 100 g, less than cooked rice or pasta, and they are very filling, so there is no reason to drop them when losing fat. Fries and potatoes with butter or sour cream are a different story: the fat multiplies the calories.
