Calories in Potatoes, o'brien, home-prepared
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Potatoes, o'brien, home-prepared contains 81 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (194 g) provides about 157 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 11% from protein (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 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 14% of the Daily Value for copper and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol ? | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium ? | 217 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 16.7 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.056 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.44 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 50 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 266 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese ? | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 75%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein2.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat1.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium217 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.055 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.035 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.089 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.11 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.17 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.14 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.043 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.092 g |
| Valine ? | 0.13 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.11 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.054 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.076 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.38 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.47 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.067 g |
| Proline ? | 0.15 g |
| Serine ? | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (12)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.025 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.025 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.036 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 79.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 339 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 481 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato from Puerto Rican style stuffed pot roast, with gravy | 74 | 2.5 g | 14.4 g | 0.93 g |
| Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy | 74 | 2.5 g | 14.4 g | 0.93 g |
| Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauce | 72 | 1.3 g | 14.6 g | 1 g |
| Potato, mashed, from school lunch | 77 | 2.1 g | 13.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fast food | 89 | 1.7 g | 14.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Potato, mashed, from fast food, with gravy | 81 | 1.5 g | 12.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Squash, summer, casserole, with rice and tomato sauce | 83 | 2.3 g | 14.9 g | 1.7 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with light Italian dressing | 94 | 2.8 g | 15.5 g | 2.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potatoes?
100 g of potatoes has 81 kcal. 1 cup (194 g): about 157 kcal. 1 recipe yield (1,162 g): about 941 kcal.
How much protein is in potatoes?
Potatoes contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in 1 cup (194 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in potatoes?
Potatoes has 15.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in potatoes?
Potatoes contains 1.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.8 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (19% DV), copper (14% DV) and Vitamin B6 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potatoes?
100 g contains 217 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potatoes have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, potatoes, o'brien, home-prepared has 81 kcal, while potatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, unprepared has 84 kcal. Processing 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170498. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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