A russet potato contains approximately 79 calories per 100 grams when raw. For example, a 280-gram russet potato would have about 221 calories based on raw weight
. Calorie content varies with size and cooking method:
- A small baked russet potato (about 2 inches diameter, 4.9 oz or 139 g) contains around 134 calories
- A large raw russet potato (about 369 g) can have roughly 292 calories
- Medium-sized russet potatoes are often cited as having about 110 calories, but this can vary depending on actual weight
In summary, calories in a russet potato depend mainly on its size and whether it is raw or cooked, but a good estimate is about 79 calories per 100 grams raw weight.
