Calories in a baked potato

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

A baked potato (1 potato medium, 173 g) has 161 calories, with 4.3 g of protein, 36.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 93 kcal.

Values are for Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Baked potato

Per 1 potato medium (173 g)


Calories161

Protein4.3 g
Carbohydrates36.6 g
   Fiber3.8 g
   Sugars2 g
Fat0.2 g
Sodium17 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in a baked potato by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g932.5 g21.1 g0.1 g
1 NLEA serving148 g1383.7 g31.3 g0.2 g
1 potato large299 g2787.5 g63.2 g0.4 g
1 potato medium173 g1614.3 g36.6 g0.2 g
1 potato small138 g1283.4 g29.2 g0.2 g
1 oz28 g260.7 g6 g0 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10%Carbs 88%Fat 2%

Baked potato has a low energy density (0.9 kcal per gram). It provides 2.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Vegetables: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Celery140.7 g3 g0.2 g
Cucumber150.7 g3.6 g0.1 g
Zucchini171.2 g3.1 g0.3 g
Romaine lettuce171.2 g3.3 g0.3 g
Tomato180.9 g3.9 g0.2 g
Asparagus202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Mushrooms223.1 g3.3 g0.3 g
Spinach232.9 g3.6 g0.4 g
Cauliflower251.9 g5 g0.3 g
Red bell pepper261 g6 g0.3 g
Green beans311.8 g7 g0.2 g
Broccoli342.8 g6.6 g0.4 g
Onion401.1 g9.3 g0.1 g
Carrots410.9 g9.6 g0.2 g
Green peas785.2 g14.3 g0.3 g
Sweet potato902 g20.7 g0.1 g
Baked potato932.5 g21.1 g0.1 g
Corn on the cob963.4 g21 g1.5 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170093. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a baked potato?

161 calories in 1 potato medium (173 g), or 93 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in a baked potato?

4.3 g of protein in 1 potato medium (173 g) (2.5 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in a baked potato?

36.6 g of carbohydrates in 1 potato medium (173 g), including 3.8 g of fiber.