Potato skin nutrition facts
Per 1 skin · 38 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g18% of calories
- Carbs4.7g82% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Potato skin (1 skin, 38 g) has 22 calories, with 1 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (82% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron15%
- Copper18%
- Manganese10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 skin (38 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.1 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
- 27 calBoiled potato (boiled, cooked in skin, skin, unsalted)1 skin+5 cal
- 77 calMicrowaved potato (microwaved, cooked in skin, skin, unsalted)1 skin+55 cal
- 115 calPotato skin (baked, salted)1 skin+93 cal
- 27 calPotato skin (boiled, cooked in skin, salted)1 skin+5 cal
- 77 calPotato skin (microwaved, cooked in skin, salted)1 skin+55 cal
- 115 calBaked potato (skin, unsalted)1 skin+93 cal
Burning 22 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Potato skin?
One serving of Potato skin (1 skin) has 22 calories, which works out to 58 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Potato skin high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Potato skin keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Potato skin?
3.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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