Baked potato
High GI
GL 27.6 per piece (173 g) · GL 16 per 100 g
- Good water content
- High glycemic index (85)
Baked potato has a glycemic index of 85, higher than plain Potato (78). One piece (173 g) adds a glycemic load of 27.6.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170111 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Potato
- GI 78 · GL 15.6 per 100 g
Potato - GI 65 · GL 8.8 per 100 g canned
Canned potatoes - Red potatoGI 65 · GL 10 per 100 g red
- GI 56 · GL 11.2 per 100 g boiledcooled
Boiled and refrigerated potato - GI 65 · GL 13 per 100 g steamed
Steamed potato - Boiled red potatoGI 70 · GL 14 per 100 g redboiled
- GI 70 · GL 15 per 100 g grilled
Grilled potato - +4 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 122 g | 19.5 |
| 1 potato small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" dia) | 138 g | 22.1 |
| 1 NLEA serving | 148 g | 23.7 |
| 1 potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia) | 173 g | 27.6 |
| 1 potato large (3" to 4-1/4" dia) | 299 g | 47.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 93 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.2 g |
| Natural | 1.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.02 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good water content
- Contains some dietary fiber
- Low in fat and sodium
- High glycemic index (85)
- High glycemic load (18)
- Rapid blood glucose spike
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Baked potato?
Baked potato has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One piece (173 g) has a glycemic load of 27.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 16.
Is Baked potato good for people with insulin resistance?
Baked potato has a high glycemic index (85), which means it causes rapid blood sugar spikes. People with insulin resistance should limit their intake.
Which form of Potato has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Potato in this database, Canned potatoes has the lowest glycemic load (8.8 per 100 g).
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