Baked potato with butter calories, per potato and per 100g
A baked potato is a calm, filling carb. The potato itself is light — most of the calories come from what you add on top, like butter, cheese or sour cream.
Typical portion173 gCalories≈ 161 kcal
Quick answer
A plain medium baked potato (about 173 g) has roughly 160 kcal. Add a tablespoon of butter and you're looking at about 260 kcal — the butter alone is around 100 kcal.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
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Cheese
Sauce
Estimated result
Base · 173 g161 kcal
Butter: Regular+100 kcal
Cheese: None0 kcal
Sauce: None0 kcal
Total261 kcal
- Protein4 g
- Fat11 g
- Carbs36 g
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What is usually inside
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FAQ
How many calories are in a baked potato?
A plain medium baked potato (about 173 g) is roughly 160 kcal. A small one is around 120 kcal and a large one can top 250 kcal before any toppings.
How many calories does butter add to a baked potato?
About 100 kcal per tablespoon, so a medium potato with butter is around 260 kcal. A lighter pat adds closer to 50 kcal.
Is a baked potato high in calories?
The potato itself is fairly light and mostly carbs with some fiber. The calories climb mainly from butter, cheese and sour cream piled on top.
Does the skin change the calories much?
Not by a lot — the skin adds a little fiber and a few calories. Leaving it on is an easy way to make the potato more filling.
Can SpoonCheck estimate my baked potato from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps estimate the potato's size and the butter, cheese or sour cream on top, so you get a realistic number without weighing everything.
Data source: USDA FDC 170093 (potato, baked, flesh and skin)
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