How Much Protein Is In Microwaved Potatoes?
Microwaved Potatoes is a vegetable. It is rich in potassium.
Protein per potato (2-1/3" x 4-3/4") (202g)
4.9
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Microwaved Potatoes
Per potato (2-1/3" x 4-3/4") (202g)
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Essential Amino Acids in Microwaved Potatoes
Per potato (2-1/3" x 4-3/4") (202g)
Supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
109mg
Histidine
200mg
Isoleucine
297mg
Leucine
301mg
Lysine
79mg
Methionine
220mg
Phenylalanine
180mg
Threonine
77mg
Tryptophan
279mg
Valine
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About Protein in Microwaved Potatoes
A serving of Microwaved Potatoes (202g) contains 4.9g of protein, which is 10% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that microwaved potatoes is a low source of protein compared to other vegetables.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Microwaved Potatoes compares to other vegetables.
Broccoli
per 1 cup (91g)
2.5g
Spinach
per 1 cup (30g)
0.9g
Carrot
per 1 medium (61g)
0.5g
Tomato
per 1 medium (123g)
1.1g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 170521 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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