Calories in Potato, boiled, ready-to-heat
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Potato, boiled, ready-to-heat contains 126 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (170 g) provides about 214 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for white potatoes, baked or boiled on FoodFactly (126 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for copper, 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.3 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 166 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.7 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.1 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron C | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 48 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 372 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 6%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 30%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.9 gin the lowest quarter of white potatoes, baked or boiled (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.4 gin the lowest quarter of white potatoes, baked or boiled (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars1.6 gin the top quarter of white potatoes, baked or boiled (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium166 mgin the lowest quarter of white potatoes, baked or boiled (median 173 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 18 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potato
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, NFS | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, baked, NFS Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, baked, peel not eaten Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, boiled, NFS Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, NS as to fat Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, no added fat Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with oil Cooked | 131 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with butter Cooked | 123 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with margarine Cooked | 116 | 1.9 g | 20.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel eaten, NS as to fat Cooked | 126 | 2.4 g | 20.1 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel eaten, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 126 | 2.4 g | 20.1 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injera, Ethiopian bread | 93 | 2.6 g | 19.4 g | 0.68 g |
| Potato only from Puerto Rican mixed dishes, gravy and other components reported separately | 85 | 1.7 g | 19.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Bread stuffing | 177 | 3.1 g | 21.7 g | 8.5 g |
| Bread, stuffing, cornbread, dry mix, prepared Dried or dry | 179 | 2.9 g | 21.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Cornbread stuffing | 179 | 2.9 g | 21.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate Dried or dry | 51 | 0.1 g | 24.1 g | 0 g |
| Pierogi | 195 | 5.3 g | 29.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Turnover or hot pocket, meatless | 198 | 5.1 g | 27 g | 7.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked potato?
100 g of cooked potato has 126 kcal. 1 medium (170 g): about 214 kcal. 1 baby potato (60 g): about 76 kcal. 1 new potato (60 g): about 76 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked potato?
Cooked potato contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 medium (170 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other white potatoes, baked or boiled, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked potato?
Cooked potato has 20.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked potato?
Cooked potato contains 4.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (23% DV), Vitamin B6 (18% DV) and Vitamin C (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked potato?
100 g contains 166 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709386. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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