How Much Protein Is In Red Potatoes?
Red Potatoes is a vegetable that is low in calories. It is rich in potassium.
Protein per potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) (173g)
4
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Red Potatoes
Per potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) (173g)
2.5g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Red Potatoes
Per potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) (173g)
Limiting amino acid: Leucine.
67mg
Histidine
128mg
Isoleucine
189mg
Leucine
208mg
Lysine
61mg
Methionine
157mg
Phenylalanine
130mg
Threonine
40mg
Tryptophan
199mg
Valine
More About Red Potatoes
About Protein in Red Potatoes
A serving of Red Potatoes (173g) contains 4g of protein, which is 8% 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 red potatoes is a low source of protein compared to other vegetables.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Red 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: 170435 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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