Potato nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Potato
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 77 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
The GI of purple potatoes is 77, red poatoes have a GI of 78, yellow and white potatoes have higher GIs, 81 and 93 respectively. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260430587
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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86 (high) |
| Glycemic load | 10 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 – II for boiled Russet potatoes is 121 | 121 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 15 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 0.5 cup, diced (75 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -6.6 (alkaline) |
Potato calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of potato | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 77 | |
| Calories in 0.5 cup, diced | 58 | 75 g |
Potato Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI of purple potatoes is 77, red poatoes have a GI of 78, yellow and white potatoes have higher GIs, 81 and 93 respectively. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260430587
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Potato Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.03mg of 15mg
0.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
59mg of 90mg
66%
Vitamin B1:
0.24mg of 1mg
20%
Vitamin B2:
0.1mg of 1mg
7.4%
Vitamin B3:
3.2mg of 16mg
20%
Vitamin B5:
0.89mg of 5mg
18%
Vitamin B6:
0.89mg of 1mg
69%
Folate:
45µg of 400µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
36mg of 550mg
6.6%
Vitamin K:
6µg of 120µg
5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
2.1 g of 50 g
2.1 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
17.5 g of 300 g
17.5 g (6% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
79.3 g of 2,000 g
79.3 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
63mg of 280mg
23%
Threonine:
201mg of 1,050mg
19%
Isoleucine:
198mg of 1,400mg
14%
Leucine:
294mg of 2,730mg
11%
Lysine:
321mg of 2,100mg
15%
Methionine:
96mg of 1,050mg
9.1%
Phenylalanine:
243mg of 1,750mg
14%
Valine:
309mg of 1,820mg
17%
Histidine:
105mg of 700mg
15%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.04 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
15 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Potato
Sugar:
0.82 g
Fiber:
2.1 g
Other:
15 g
All nutrients for Potato per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% | 79% |
1.6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 2.1g | 5% | 77% |
1.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.09g | 0% | 94% |
370.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% | 19% |
2.7 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 15g | N/A | 37% |
3.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 17g | 6% | 38% |
1.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | 50% |
6.1 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | 71% |
10.4 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 425mg | 13% | 16% |
2.9 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.81mg | 10% | 66% |
3.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | 68% |
10.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | 35% |
1.1 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | 48% |
1.3 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% | 80% |
21 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 15g | 6% | 93% |
Equal to Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 8% | 75% |
3.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% | 89% |
81.7 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% |
146 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | 91% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | 56% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 55% |
3.3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 86% |
4.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1mg | 7% | 68% |
9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | 74% |
3.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | 40% |
2.5 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | 65% |
50.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | 53% |
4.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | 90% |
235.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | 84% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | N/A | 96% |
4899.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | N/A | 91% |
1123.2 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
14.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
10.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
13.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.1mg | 0% | 93% |
24.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | 91% |
4.2 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | 91% |
3 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
8.2 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.1mg | 0% | 92% |
19.7 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% | 93% |
21.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% | 90% |
22.7 times less than Apple
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
0.14%
Total Fat
0.09g
0.11%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.26%
Sodium 6mg
5.8%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
8.4%
Dietary Fiber
2.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2.1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
12mg
1.2%
Iron
0.81mg
10%
Potassium
425mg
13%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
References
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