How many carbs are in potatoes, russet?
0.5 cup, diced of potatoes, russet contains about 13.6g of carbohydrate, 12.6g net carbs after subtracting 1g of fiber, 1.6g of protein, and 59 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup, diced (75g) | 13.6g | 1g | 12.6g |
| 1 Potato small (1-3/4" to 2-1/4" dia) (170g) | 30.7g | 2.2g | 28.5g |
| 1 Potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia) (213g) | 38.5g | 2.8g | 35.7g |
| 1 potato large (3" to 4-1/4" dia) (369g) | 66.7g | 4.8g | 61.9g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 18.1g | 1.3g | 16.8g |
Net carbs in potatoes, russet
0.5 cup, diced of potatoes, russet contains 12.6g of net carbs — total carbs (13.6g) minus dietary fiber (1g). 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 potatoes, russet (per 100g)
- Calories: 79 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 18.1g
- Dietary fiber: 1.3g
- Sugars: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.1g
- Fat: 0.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170027). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in potatoes, russet?
0.5 cup, diced of potatoes, russet contains about 13.6g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 12.6g.
How many net carbs are in potatoes, russet?
Net carbs in 0.5 cup, diced of potatoes, russet are about 12.6g — that is total carbs (13.6g) minus dietary fiber (1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is potatoes, russet good for diabetics?
Potatoes, russet 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 potatoes, russet keto-friendly?
Whether potatoes, russet fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (0.5 cup, diced) provides about 12.6g of net carbs.