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Potato salad
Calories & nutrition facts
with egg
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 157 kcal —
- Protein 2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 9.4 g 12%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 5 g —
- Sodium 329 mg 14%
- Cholesterol 17 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 19 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.8 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.68 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 14.3 µg 12%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.8 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 13 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.07 µg 3%
- Choline 18.2 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 15 mg 1%
- Iron 0.5 mg 3%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 53 mg 4%
- Potassium 242 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.33 mg 3%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 2.4 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 157 | 2 g | 15 g | 9.4 g |
| 1 × cup | 125 g | 196 | 2.5 g | 19 g | 12 g |
| 2 × cup | 250 g | 393 | 4.9 g | 37 g | 24 g |
| ½ × cup | 62.5 g | 98 | 1.2 g | 9.3 g | 5.9 g |
| 3 × cup | 375 g | 589 | 7.4 g | 56 g | 35 g |
| 4 × cup | 500 g | 785 | 9.8 g | 74 g | 47 g |
Similar foods
- Potato salad with egg157 kcal / 100 g
- Egg and potato salad193 kcal / 100 g
- Meat and potato salad168 kcal / 100 g
- Pasta saladwith egg215 kcal / 100 g
- Egg saladhome-made210 kcal / 100 g
- Russian salad110 kcal / 100 g
- Potatoeswith eggs and tomatoes, gratinated96 kcal / 100 g
- Fried potatoes with egg198 kcal / 100 g
- Potato soupwith salt45 kcal / 100 g
- Potatoboiled81 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato salad
How do you stop potato salad from turning mushy?
Use waxy potatoes and simmer them whole, unpeeled, until a knife slips in but they still hold their shape, usually 15–20 minutes depending on size. Drain, cool until easy to handle, then peel and cut; fold in the dressing gently.
Should you dress potato salad while the potatoes are warm?
For a mayonnaise-based salad, let the potatoes cool completely before adding mayonnaise so it does not turn oily or loose. For a vinegar or mustard dressing, toss it through while the potatoes are still warm so they absorb the flavour.
How long does potato salad keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered in the fridge at 4 °C or colder and eat it within 3 days. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour in very hot weather.
Can you freeze potato salad?
It is best not to: thawed potatoes can become grainy and watery, and mayonnaise dressing often separates. Make only what you can use within a few days, keeping it chilled.
What goes well with potato salad?
It is a classic side for barbecued sausages, grilled chicken, burgers and fish. Add chopped spring onions, dill or parsley for freshness, or serve it alongside a green salad to balance a rich mayonnaise dressing.
What can you use instead of mayonnaise in potato salad?
Use plain yoghurt or crème fraîche for a tangy, creamy dressing, or whisk olive oil with mustard and vinegar for a lighter, dairy-free version. Toss the oil dressing through warm potatoes; add yoghurt or crème fraîche only once they have cooled.
Is potato salad the same as Russian salad?
No. Potato salad is centred on potatoes and often has a mayonnaise or vinaigrette dressing; Russian salad usually mixes diced potatoes with vegetables such as peas and carrots, often with mayonnaise. Recipes differ across regions.
How much potato salad is a serving?
A side portion is about 125 g, roughly a small bowl or a generous handful. That portion contains 196 kcal and 411 mg sodium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173343 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
