Gold Potatoes Calories and Nutrition Facts
Gold Potatoes has 74 calories per 100 g, with 1.8 g protein, 16 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw (FDC ID: 2346403).
One standard serving of gold potatoes (1 medium potato (173 g)) contains 128 calories, 3.1g protein, 27.7g total carbs (27.7g net carbs), and 0.5g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 74 calories.
Energy density
0.74 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
2.4 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
16 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
135 g
≈ 4.8 oz
- Sugars
- 1g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 3mg
Gold Potatoes Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium potato (173 g) | 173 g | 128 kcal | 27.7 g | 27.7 g | 3.1 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 small potato (122 g) | 122 g | 90 kcal | 19.5 g | 19.5 g | 2.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 large potato (299 g) | 299 g | 221 kcal | 47.8 g | 47.8 g | 5.4 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 cup diced (150 g) | 150 g | 111 kcal | 24 g | 24 g | 2.7 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 74 kcal | 16 g | 16 g | 1.8 g | 0.3 g |
Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for potatoes, gold, without skin, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 medium potato (173 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 medium potato (173 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 128 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 27.7 g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 1 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 3 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Gold Potatoes calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.74 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 21 kcal | 0.5 g | 4.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 74 kcal | 1.8 g | 16 g | 0.3 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 84 kcal | 2 g | 18.1 g | 0.3 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 168 kcal | 4.1 g | 36.3 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 336 kcal | 8.2 g | 72.6 g | 1.4 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2346403.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How gold potatoes compares to other vegetables
Against the 80 vegetables in this database, gold potatoes ranks 68th lowest in calories and 28th highest in protein. The category averages 50 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 48% above it. The lightest option in the category is pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill at 12 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is flour, potato at 8.1 g per 100 g.
| Vegetables (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌽 Squash, winter, acorn, raw | 49 kcal | 1.3 g | 0.49 |
| 🍽️ Brussels sprouts, raw | 60 kcal | 4 g | 0.6 |
| 🥔 Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw (this page) | 74 kcal | 1.8 g | 0.74 |
| 🥔 Potatoes, red, without skin, raw | 76 kcal | 2.1 g | 0.76 |
| 🍠 Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw | 79 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.79 |
Portion planning with gold potatoes
- 100 calories comes to about 135 g (4.8 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 1111 g, bringing 822 kcal with it — that is 2.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 87% carbs, 10% protein, 4% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low fat — 0.3 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 2 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
Track gold potatoes for free
Add gold potatoes to your day in the free calorie tracker — pick your serving, and the calories and macros are logged instantly. No account, no paywall. To plan how much you should eat, try the calorie calculator or macro calculator.
More vegetables
Gold Potatoes FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 medium potato (173 g) of gold potatoes?
One serving of 1 medium potato (173 g) provides 128 calories, 27.7 g total carbs, 3.1 g protein, and 0.5 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 small potato (122 g) of gold potatoes?
1 small potato (122 g) of gold potatoes provides 90 calories, 2.2 g protein, 19.5 g total carbs, and 0.4 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 large potato (299 g) of gold potatoes?
1 large potato (299 g) of gold potatoes provides 221 calories, 5.4 g protein, 47.8 g total carbs, and 0.9 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 cup diced (150 g) of gold potatoes?
1 cup diced (150 g) of gold potatoes provides 111 calories, 2.7 g protein, 24 g total carbs, and 0.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of gold potatoes?
Gold Potatoes contains 74 calories per 100 g, with 1.8 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, and 0.3 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for gold potatoes?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Potatoes, gold, without skin, raw" is FDC ID: 2346403. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of gold potatoes?
By calories, gold potatoes is approximately 87% carbohydrates, 10% protein, and 4% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of gold potatoes?
One ounce (28 g) of gold potatoes has 21 calories, with 0.5 g protein, 4.5 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 84 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 336 calories.
How much gold potatoes is 100 calories?
About 135 g of gold potatoes supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.74 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much gold potatoes do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 1111 g of gold potatoes, which also brings 822 calories with it. That works out to 2.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is gold potatoes high or low in calories for a vegetable?
Gold Potatoes sits 48% above the vegetables average of 50 kcal per 100 g, ranking 68th lowest of 80 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.