How many carbs are in potato?
1 new potato of potato contains about 12.3g of carbohydrate, 11.4g net carbs after subtracting 0.8g of fiber, 1.1g of protein, and 76 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 new potato (60g) | 12.3g | 0.8g | 11.4g |
| 1 baby potato (60g) | 12.3g | 0.8g | 11.4g |
| 1 cup (160g) | 32.7g | 2.2g | 30.5g |
| 1 potato, any size (170g) | 34.8g | 2.4g | 32.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 20.5g | 1.4g | 19.1g |
Net carbs in potato
1 new potato of potato contains 11.4g of net carbs — total carbs (12.3g) minus dietary fiber (0.8g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for potato (per 100g)
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 20.5g
- Dietary fiber: 1.4g
- Sugars: 1.6g
- Protein: 1.9g
- Fat: 4.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2344876). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in potato?
1 new potato of potato contains about 12.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 11.4g.
How many net carbs are in potato?
Net carbs in 1 new potato of potato are about 11.4g — that is total carbs (12.3g) minus dietary fiber (0.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is potato good for diabetics?
Potato contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is potato keto-friendly?
Whether potato fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 new potato) provides about 11.4g of net carbs.