Calories in Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw
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Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw contains 72 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (110 g) provides about 79 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 17% of the Daily Value for molybdenum and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 71.6 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.26 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 2.2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 13.8 g | 49% |
| Total sugars M | 0.65 g | |
| Protein C | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin C M | 23.3 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.8 µg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 5.9 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 22.3 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 57 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 446 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 0.37 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese M | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Molybdenum M | 7.8 µg | 17% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber13.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.65 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.26 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium2.2 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.21 g |
| Fructose M | 0.31 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 81.1 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.29 g |
| Ash M | 0.89 g |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) M | 13.2 g |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) M | 0.59 g |
Other forms of Potatoes
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireweed, leaves, raw Raw | 103 | 4.7 g | 19.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Grape leaves, raw Raw | 93 | 5.6 g | 17.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Wasabi, root, raw Raw | 109 | 4.8 g | 23.5 g | 0.63 g |
| Grape leaves, canned Canned | 69 | 4.3 g | 11.7 g | 2 g |
| Artichokes, (globe or french), raw Raw | 47 | 3.3 g | 10.5 g | 0.15 g |
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Pumpkin pie mix, canned Canned | 104 | 1.1 g | 26.4 g | 0.13 g |
| Sweet potato leaves, raw Raw | 42 | 2.5 g | 8.8 g | 0.51 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw potatoes?
100 g of raw potatoes has 72 kcal. Reference amount, racc (110 g): about 79 kcal.
How much protein is in raw potatoes?
Raw potatoes contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in reference amount, racc (110 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw potatoes?
Raw potatoes has 16 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 13.8 g of fiber and 0.65 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw potatoes?
Raw potatoes contains 0.26 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw potatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (26% DV), molybdenum (17% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw potatoes?
100 g contains 2.2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potatoes have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, potatoes, gold, without skin, raw has 72 kcal, while potatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, prepared, pan-fried in canola oil has 242 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated October 28, 2022. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2346403. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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