Calories in 1 Medium Baked Potato
1 medium baked potato (285 g) has 265 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.6 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 61 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 1% fat and 91% carbs. For comparison, 2 medium baked potatoes has 530 calories. Burning 265 calories takes about 47 minutes of brisk walking or 21 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Baked Potato calories by serving size
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| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 47 | 1 g | 0.1 g | 11 g |
| 1/2 cup | 65 g | 60 | 1.3 g | 0.1 g | 14 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 93 | 2 g | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| 1 cup | 130 g | 121 | 2.5 g | 0.1 g | 28 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 186 | 3.9 g | 0.2 g | 43 g |
| 1 small baked potato | 230 g | 214 | 4.5 g | 0.2 g | 49 g |
| 1 medium baked potato | 285 g | 265 | 5.6 g | 0.3 g | 61 g |
| 1 large baked potato | 400 g | 372 | 7.8 g | 0.4 g | 86 g |
| 2 small baked potatoes | 460 g | 428 | 9 g | 0.5 g | 99 g |
| 2 medium baked potatoes | 570 g | 530 | 11 g | 0.6 g | 122 g |
| 2 large baked potatoes | 800 g | 744 | 16 g | 0.8 g | 172 g |
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Baked Potato: common questions
How many calories are in 1 medium baked potato?
1 medium baked potato weighs about 285 g and has 265 calories.
How much protein is in 1 medium baked potato?
1 medium baked potato has 5.6 g of protein, which is 11% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 medium baked potato?
1 medium baked potato has 61 g of carbohydrates, including 4.3 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much baked potato is 100 calories?
100 calories of baked potato is 108 g, about 1/2 medium baked potato.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709384. Original description: Potato, baked, peel not eaten. Portion weights are USDA household measures.