What is Russet Potato? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Russet Potato

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What is Russet Potato?

The russet potato, is also known as the baking potato or Idaho potato and has a thin skin that is a brownish grey. The russet is larger than other varieties and has a diameter of 2-4 inches and an oblong shape. When cooked, the inside is white with a texture that is creamy and and lightly flaky and has a moist starchy quality. The flavor of the russet is mild, bland, creamy and earthy. The flavor is greatly aided by salt. The russet can be boiled, baked, fried or cooked to make its hard texture soft and edible.

What does Russet Potato Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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russet potato

russet potato

The russet potato, is also known as the baking potato or Idaho potato and has a thin skin that is a brownish grey. The russet is larger than other varieties and has a diameter of 2-4 inches and an oblong shape. When cooked, the inside is white with a texture that is creamy and and lightly flaky and has a moist starchy quality. The flavor of the russet is mild, bland, creamy and earthy. The flavor is greatly aided by salt. The russet can be boiled, baked, fried or cooked to make its hard texture soft and edible.

Russet Potato Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Small Potato170g

Small PotatoRusset Potato
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories134kcal7%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs31g10%
Sugars2g4%
Fiber2g7%
Proteins3g4%
CholesterolN/A
Sodium9mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Russet Potato?

1 Small Potato of Russet Potato contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Russet Potato?

1 Small Potato of Russet Potato contains 31 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Russet Potato?

1 Small Potato of Russet Potato contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Russet Potato?

1 Small Potato of Russet Potato contains 2 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Small Potato of Russet Potato?

There are 134 calories in 1 Small Potato of Russet Potato.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Russet Potato?

There are 119 calories in 1 Cup of Russet Potato.

How many calories are in 1 Large Potato of Russet Potato?

There are 292 calories in 1 Large Potato of Russet Potato.

How many calories are in 1 Medium Potato of Russet Potato?

There are 168 calories in 1 Medium Potato of Russet Potato.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Russet Potato?

There are 22 calories in 1 oz of Russet Potato.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Russet Potato?

There are 358 calories in 1 pound of Russet Potato.

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