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How Many Calories in Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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97
calories per 100g
168 calories per 1 potato medium (173g)
2.6gProtein
21.4gCarbs
0.1gFat
2.3gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)27 kcal0.7g
100g97 kcal2.6g
1 potato medium168 kcal4.5g
grams
97kcal
2.6gprotein
21.4gcarbs
0.1gfat
2.3gfibre

A potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked contains 97 calories per 100g. A typical 1 potato medium (173g) provides about 168 calories. Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (173g)
Calories97 kcal168 kcal
Protein2.6g4.5g
Carbohydrates21.4g37.0g
of which Sugars1.1g1.9g
Fat0.1g0.2g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre2.3g4.0g
Sodium14.0mg24mg
Potassium550.0mg952mg
Calcium18.0mg31mg
Iron1.1mg1.9mg
Vitamin C8.3mg14.4mg
Vitamin A1.0µg2µg
Selenium0.5µg1µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked per 100g?

Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked contains 97 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked high in calories?

A 1 potato medium of potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked (173g) has around 168 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked good for weight loss?

At 97 calories per 100g, potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 potato medium provides about 168 calories.

How much protein is in potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked?

Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked contains 2.6g of protein per 100g.

Is potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked a good source of fibre?

Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked is relatively low in fibre at 2.3g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked compare to cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked has 97 calories per 100g, close to cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt at 97 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked for 20g of protein?

With 2.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 769g of potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, baked by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked (this page)97 kcal2.6g21.4g0.1g
Cowpeas (blackeyes), Immature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt97 kcal3.2g20.3g0.4g
Potatoes, Mashed, Dehydrated, Prepared From Flakes without Milk, Whole Milk and Butter Added97 kcal1.8g10.9g5.1g
Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw97 kcal1.4g23.9g0.1g
Corn, Sweet, White, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt97 kcal3.3g21.7g1.4g
Corn, Sweet, White, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt97 kcal3.3g21.7g1.4g
Beans, Chili, Barbecue, Ranch Style, Cooked97 kcal5.0g16.9g1.0g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.