⏱ 25 min total

Pan-Fried Red Potatoes

Name: Pan-Fried Red Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup, diced Red potato; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Butter; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 158 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

161

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.9g
7% of calories
Carbs
24g
58% of calories
Fat
6.5g
35% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Pan-Fried Red Potatoes (158 g) has 161 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 6.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in copper (23% DV).

Per 100 g

102cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.8g

Net carbs

21g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.6g

1.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Copper23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C14%
Thiamine11%
Niacin11%
Vitamin B619%
Iron14%
Potassium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Scrub the red potatoes and cut into wedges or dice; pat very dry with towels to remove surface moisture.
2
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.
3
Add the potatoes in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to develop color.
4
Season with the salt and black pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
5
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and crisp on the edges and tender inside, 12–16 minutes more.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (158 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	24 μg	3%
Vitamin C	13 mg	14%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	7 μg	6%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	4%
Niacin	2 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	27 μg	7%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	25 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	17 mg	2%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	687 mg	15%
Magnesium	33 mg	8%
Phosphorus	93 mg	13%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.2 mg	23%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	12 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.5 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.5 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	24 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	20 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 161 calories

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

31min
Walking (3.5 mph)
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Cycling (moderate)
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Running (6 mph)
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Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pan-Fried Red Potatoes?

One serving of Pan-Fried Red Potatoes (1 serving) has 161 calories, which works out to 102 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Pan-Fried Red Potatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.9 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.

Are Pan-Fried Red Potatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pan-Fried Red Potatoes?

318 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Pan-Fried Red Potatoes?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (158 g)

Calories161

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.5g	8%
Saturated fat 2.3g	12%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 7.6mg	3%
Sodium 318mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary fiber 2.6g	9%
Total sugars 1.9g
Protein 2.9g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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