A plain baked potato (medium size, about 173 grams) contains approximately 160 calories.
A large baked potato (about 300 grams) contains around 280 calories.
Yes, the skin adds a small number of calories, around 20-30 calories, along with additional fiber and nutrients.
Adding 1 tablespoon of butter (14 grams) increases the calorie count by 100 calories, totaling around 260 calories for a medium baked potato with butter.
A medium baked potato with 2 tablespoons of sour cream adds approximately 50 calories, totaling 210 calories.
Adding 1 ounce (28 grams) of cheddar cheese adds around 115 calories, making a medium baked potato with cheese around 275 calories.
A medium baked sweet potato contains around 110-130 calories, which is slightly fewer than a regular baked potato.
Yes, brushing oil onto the potato before baking adds about 40 calories per teaspoon of oil used.
A loaded baked potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon can contain 400-600 calories, depending on portion sizes.
No, microwaving and baking have similar calorie counts as neither method adds extra calories unless ingredients are added.
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