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Best Baked Potato⏱ 70 min total
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Best Baked Potato

Per 1 serving · 383 g · 2 ingredients

Calories
404
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    7.5g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    65g
    63% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    30% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Best Baked Potato (383 g) has 404 calories, with 7.5 g of protein, 65 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (29% DV), Vitamin C (81% DV) and thiamine (26% DV).

Per 100 g
105cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.9g
Net carbs
56g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.1g
2.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber29%
  • Vitamin C81%
  • Thiamine26%
  • Niacin24%
  • Vitamin B682%
  • Pantothenic acid22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E13%
  • Vitamin K13%
  • Folate (B9)15%
  • Zinc10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 60 min
  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350°F and position racks in top and bottom thirds.

  2. 2

    Wash potato (or potatoes) thoroughly with a stiff brush and cold running water.

  3. 3

    Dry, then using a standard fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the spud so that moisture can escape during cooking.

  4. 4

    Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with kosher salt and place potato directly on rack in middle of oven.

  6. 6

    Place a baking sheet (I put a piece of aluminum foil) on the lower rack to catch any drippings.

  7. 7

    Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft.

  8. 8

    Serve by creating a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then crack the spud open by squeezing the ends towards one another.

  9. 9

    It will pop right open.

  10. 10

    But watch out, there will be some steam.

  11. 11

    NOTE: If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll need to extend the cooking time by up to 15 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (383 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C73 mg
81%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
13%
Vitamin K15 μg
13%
Thiamine0.3 mg
26%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin4 mg
24%
Vitamin B61 mg
82%
Folate (B9)59 μg
15%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline45 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium44 mg
4%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium1,554 mg
33%
Magnesium85 mg
20%
Phosphorus210 mg
30%
Zinc1 mg
10%
Copper0.4 mg
43%
Manganese1 mg
25%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene4 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch57 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 404 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 77min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 34min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 57min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Best Baked Potato?

One serving of Best Baked Potato (1 serving) has 404 calories, which works out to 105 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Best Baked Potato high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Best Baked Potato keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 56 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Best Baked Potato?

22 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Best Baked Potato?

2.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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