Calories in boiled potatoes

A usual serving, 2 medium potatoes (200 g), has about 170 kcal; 100 g ≈ 86 kcal.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 86 1.7 g 0.1 g 18 g 1.8 g
2 medium potatoes 200 g 172 3.4 g 0.2 g 36 g 3.6 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Calories per serving
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
2 medium potatoes 200 g 172 3.4 g 0.2 g 36 g
1 potato 100 g 86 1.7 g 0.1 g 18 g

How it fits into a day

Two medium boiled potatoes, about 200 g, have about 170 kcal and almost no fat. Potatoes only become calorie-dense when they're fried, mashed with butter or roasted in oil. Most of the energy, about 90%, comes from carbs.

A usual serving (2 medium potatoes) is about 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • Boiled potatoes with a little oil and parsley are a light side.
  • The same potato as French fries has more than three times the calories per 100 g.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in boiled potatoes?

About 170 kcal in 200 g, with 3.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 36 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of boiled potatoes?

About 86 kcal per 100 g: 1.7 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 18 g carbs, plus 1.8 g fibre.

Which has fewer calories, boiled potatoes or rice?

Boiled potatoes: about 86 kcal per 100 g, boiled rice about 130 kcal.

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