Calories in Boiled Potatoes

Edaku — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Few foods spark as much debate over calorie content as the potato: some treat it as a harmless side dish, others blame it for weight gain. The truth leans much closer to the first camp, especially when it comes to potatoes boiled plain, without butter or other rich add-ons.

Basic calorie count

Plain boiled potatoes, whether cooked in their skins or peeled, without added fat or salt, run around 80-90 calories per 100 g. For comparison, that’s noticeably less than rice or pasta by the same cooked weight, and far less than fried potatoes, where calories can climb 2-3x higher just from absorbed oil. A medium boiled potato weighing about 150 g comes in around 120-135 calories — a fairly modest number as side dishes go.

Boiled Potatoes on Edaku

Calories in Boiled Potatoes

Basic calorie count