Grains, bread and potatoes
How much protein is in a potato?
Baked potato has 2.5 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 potato medium, 173 g) has 4.3 g of protein and 161 calories.
- Protein, 1 potato medium (173 g)
- 4.3 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 2.7 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in baked potato by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 NLEA serving (148 g) | 3.7 g | 138 | 31.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 potato large (299 g) | 7.5 g | 278 | 63.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 potato medium (173 g) | 4.3 g | 161 | 36.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 potato small (138 g) | 3.5 g | 128 | 29.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 2.5 g | 93 | 21.2 g | 0.1 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 93
- Protein
- 2.5 g
- Carbs
- 21.2 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
- Fibre
- 2.2 g
- Sugar
- 1.2 g
- Sodium
- 10 mg
Grains, bread and potatoes: most protein per calorie
- Whole wheat bread 4.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Plain bagel 4 g protein per 100 cal
- Quinoa 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pasta 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Oats (dry) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Oatmeal (cooked) 3.5 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a potato high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 2.7 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 31% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of baked potato?
2.5 g, with 93 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170093: "Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.