Calories in 1/2 Cup of Boiled Potato
1/2 cup of boiled potato (80 g) has 74 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 17 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 1% fat and 91% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of boiled potato has 37 and 3/4 cup of boiled potato has 112 calories. Burning 74 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Boiled Potato calories by serving size
Common amounts of boiled potato (no added fat) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 47 | 1 g | 0.1 g | 11 g |
| 1/2 cup | 80 g | 74 | 1.6 g | 0.1 g | 17 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 93 | 2 g | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 105 | 2.2 g | 0.1 g | 24 g |
| 1 small boiled potato | 130 g | 121 | 2.5 g | 0.1 g | 28 g |
| 1 cup | 160 g | 149 | 3.1 g | 0.2 g | 34 g |
| 1 medium boiled potato | 170 g | 158 | 3.3 g | 0.2 g | 36 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 186 | 3.9 g | 0.2 g | 43 g |
| 2 small boiled potatoes | 260 g | 242 | 5.1 g | 0.3 g | 56 g |
| 1 large boiled potato | 300 g | 279 | 5.9 g | 0.3 g | 64 g |
| 2 medium boiled potatoes | 340 g | 316 | 6.6 g | 0.3 g | 73 g |
| 2 large boiled potatoes | 600 g | 558 | 12 g | 0.6 g | 129 g |
1/2 cup of boiled potato, by cooking fat
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Boiled Potato: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of boiled potato?
1/2 cup of boiled potato weighs about 80 g and has 74 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of boiled potato?
1/2 cup of boiled potato has 1.6 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of boiled potato?
1/2 cup of boiled potato has 17 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much boiled potato is 100 calories?
100 calories of boiled potato is 108 g, about 3/4 medium boiled potato.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2709388, Butter: 2709391, Oil: 2709390, Margarine: 2709392. Original description: Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.