188 kcal P 18.2g C 0g F 12.8g
🥦 Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Calories in Potatoes, russet
The vegetable that ended European famines — and once nearly caused one
84 kcal
What makes potatoes so powerful?
Potatoes were so calorie-dense and easy to grow on marginal land that after their introduction from the Americas, they helped fuel a population boom across 18th and 19th century Europe by providing more reliable calories per acre than most grain crops. That same over-reliance turned catastrophic in Ireland in the 1840s, when a potato blight wiped out the dominant crop and triggered the Great Famine, killing roughly a million people and displacing millions more. Potatoes are also a genuinely excellent source of potassium, often providing more per serving than a banana, a fact obscured by their reputation as an empty-calorie food, largely earned from how they're typically prepared rather than the potato itself.
Fueled a population boom
Potatoes' calorie density per acre helped sustain population growth across 18th-19th century Europe.
And caused a catastrophic famine
Over-reliance on one crop variety contributed to Ireland's Great Famine in the 1840s.
More potassium than a banana
A medium potato, especially with skin, often out-potassiums the fruit famous for it.
💡 When & how to use it
Eat the skin — it holds a meaningful share of the potato's fiber and potassium. Letting cooked potatoes cool before eating, like in potato salad, increases resistant starch, similar to rice, which can modestly reduce how many of their calories the body absorbs.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
84 kcal
P 2.27g C 17.8g F 0.36g
1 RACC (110g)
92 kcal
P 2.5g C 19.6g F 0.4g
200g
168 kcal
P 4.5g C 35.6g F 0.7g
50g
42 kcal
P 1.1g C 8.9g F 0.2g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.36g 0%
Sodium 2.74mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g 6%
Protein 2.27g 5%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 12%
Calcium 7.8mg 1%
Iron 0.38mg 2%
Potassium 450mg 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Potatoes fit your daily goals?
17 min
Walking to burn 84 kcal
4%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
2.27g
protein (5% of daily 50g)
24
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Potatoes, russet?
Potatoes, russet contains 84 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (110g) provides 92 calories. It is a moderate-calorie food that can fit into most healthy diets.
How much protein does Potatoes, russet have?
Potatoes, russet provides 2.27g of protein per 100g, which is 5% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Potatoes, russet?
Potatoes, russet contains 17.8g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Potatoes, russet good for weight loss?
Potatoes, russet has 84 kcal per 100g, which is relatively moderate. It can fit into a weight-loss diet as long as portion sizes are managed.
How do I track Potatoes, russet calories accurately?
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