Know what’s on your plate
Potatoes
Calories & nutrition facts
babyfood, toddler
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 52 kcal —
- Protein 1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 57 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 10.5 mg 12%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.02 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.35 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.31 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 13.2 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 4 mg 0%
- Iron 0.2 mg 1%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 23 mg 2%
- Potassium 110 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 0.8 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 | 1 g | 11 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 163 g | 85 | 1.6 g | 18 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 10 g | 5 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 × jar Gerber Graduate (4.5 oz) | 71 g | 37 | 0.7 g | 7.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 326 g | 170 | 3.3 g | 35 g | 0.3 g |
| ½ × cup | 81.5 g | 42 | 0.8 g | 8.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup | 489 g | 254 | 4.9 g | 53 g | 0.5 g |
| 4 × cup | 652 g | 339 | 6.5 g | 71 g | 0.7 g |
Similar foods
- Sweet potatoes baby foodbabyfood, vegetables, strained57 kcal / 100 g
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- Potatoflesh and skin, raw77 kcal / 100 g
- Potato oldboiled w/ salt85 kcal / 100 g
- Baby soupwith vegetables and potatoes38 kcal / 100 g
- New potato78 kcal / 100 g
- French friesfrozen247 kcal / 100 g
- Toddler carrotsbabyfood21 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet potato baby foodbabyfood, vegetables, jarred, all stages47 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet potatoboiled63 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potatoes
When can you offer potatoes to a baby?
You can offer them from around six months, when your baby is ready for solid foods. Serve them soft and in a texture your baby can manage, rather than adding salt.
How do you cook potatoes for a baby?
Peel and cut them into small, even chunks, then boil for about 12–15 minutes until they crush easily between your fingers. Mash or blend with a little cooking water; you can stir in breast milk or prepared formula after cooking.
How should you serve potato as a finger food?
Cook a peeled potato until very soft, then cut it into thick, easy-to-grip pieces. It should squash readily between your fingers; avoid firm chunks, which can be a choking hazard.
Can you freeze mashed potato for a baby?
Yes. Cool it promptly, freeze it in small portions and use within about a month for the best texture. Thaw in the fridge, reheat until steaming hot, then cool to a safe temperature and stir well before serving.
How long can cooked potatoes keep for baby meals?
Cool cooked potatoes promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container; use within two days. Discard any food left in your baby's bowl, as saliva can introduce bacteria.
Should you peel potatoes before making baby food?
Peeling gives a smoother mash, especially for early spoon-fed textures. For older babies, you can leave the skin on if it is thoroughly scrubbed and the potato is cooked until very soft; remove any green patches or sprouts before cooking.
What can you mix with potato for a baby's meal?
Potato mashes well with cooked carrot, peas, courgette or lentils. Blend or mash the ingredients to a texture your baby can handle, and leave out added salt.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173508 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
