🥔 Protein in Potato
Potato has 2 g of protein per 100 g, along with 77 kcal, 17 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. That means 10% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the vegetable group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
2 g
Calories
77
Carbs
17 g
Fats
0.1 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 23 | 0.6 g | 5.1 g | 0 g |
| 50 g | 39 | 1 g | 8.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g | 77 | 2 g | 17 g | 0.1 g |
| 150 g | 116 | 3 g | 25.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 200 g | 154 | 4 g | 34 g | 0.2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Brown Rice (cooked) — 2.7 g per 100 g
- White Rice (cooked) — 2.7 g per 100 g
- Basmati Rice (cooked) — 3 g per 100 g
- Half & Half — 3 g per 100 g
- Mung Sprouts — 3 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in potato?
- Potato contains 2 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 77 kcal, 17 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of potato?
- A 200 g portion of potato gives about 4 g protein and 154 calories.
- Is potato a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 10% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of potato?
- 30 g of potato has roughly 23 calories, 0.6 g protein, 5.1 g carbs and 0 g fat.