Calories in boiled potato
1 potato (170 g) has 158 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 36.5 g of carbs and 0.2 g of fat. That's 93 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 potato (170 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbs | 36.5 g | 21.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 1.5 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is boiled potato good for a gym diet?
Not much protein: 2 g per 100 calories. Count it as energy and get your protein from dal, tofu or soya chunks.
Most of its calories come from carbs (91%), then protein (8%) and fat (1%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 8 potatoes (about 1230 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
What's in it
Made with potatoes, plus spices.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Brown rice | 1 cup (195 g) | 240 | 4.7 g |
| Sweet potato | 1 potato (150 g) | 123 | 2.4 g |
| Vegetable fried rice | 1 cup (198 g) | 345 | 7.5 g |
| Noodles | 1 cup (160 g) | 219 | 7.2 g |
| Quinoa | 1 cup (185 g) | 222 | 8.1 g |
Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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