Vegetables and starchy roots
Boiled potato
Boiled potatoes are 77% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 87 kcal and 1.8 g of fiber.
- 87 kcalCalories per 100 g
- 1.9 gProtein per 100 g
- 1.8 gFiber per 100 g
- Estimated satiety: 4 out of 5
Nutrition facts
A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving provides about 131 kcal, 2.8 g of protein, and 2.7 g of fiber.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per serving (150 g (5.5 oz)) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | 131 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 30.2 g |
| of which sugars | 0.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Water | 77 g | 115.5 g |
Satiety
Low energy density; moderate fiber per calorie; high water content.
The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.
This food was measured in people: in the satiety index by Holt and colleagues (1995), which compared 240 kcal servings of 38 foods over two hours, it scored 323 versus 100 for white bread. In other words, it was more filling than the same calories of white bread. Source: Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90.
What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication
Frequently asked questions about boiled potatoes
How many grams of protein are in a medium potato?
A medium potato, our reference serving of 150 g (5.5 oz), has about 2.8 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of boiled potatoes has 1.9 g of protein. That is 2.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.
How many kcal are in a medium potato?
A medium potato, our reference serving of 150 g (5.5 oz), has about 131 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of boiled potatoes has 87 kcal. That is a low energy density.
How much fiber is in a medium potato?
A medium potato, our reference serving of 150 g (5.5 oz), has about 2.7 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of boiled potatoes has 1.8 g of fiber.
Do boiled potatoes keep you full?
Yes, fairly filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 4 out of 5. It is based on: low energy density; moderate fiber per calorie; high water content. They were also measured in people: in the Holt satiety index (1995), with 240 kcal servings, they scored 323 versus 100 for white bread.
What should I know about boiled potatoes if I take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feel nauseous?
Based on our tags, this is what matters about boiled potatoes on a GLP-1 medication. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.
What is a typical serving of boiled potatoes?
We use 150 g (5.5 oz) as a typical serving, roughly a medium potato. That amount provides about 131 kcal, 2.8 g of protein, and 2.7 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.
Compare with…
Recipes with this food (in Spanish)
See all recipes (in Spanish)
Similar foods
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Potatoes, boiled, cooked in skin, flesh, without salt (FDC ID 170438). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
- Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed).