american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a bowl of homemade potato salad?
About 830 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Potatoes provide the base carbohydrates, while mayonnaise contributes the majority of the fat and calories. Eggs and cheese add additional protein and saturated fats to the mix.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 1 cup cooked, 182 g | 161 kcal | 4 g | 37 g | 0 g |
| Mayonnaise | 3 tbsp, 42 g | 450 kcal | 0 g | 1 g | 48 g |
| Hard-boiled eggs | 1 large, 50 g | 72 kcal | 6 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 oz, 28 g | 113 kcal | 7 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Bacon bits | 1 tbsp, 5 g | 30 kcal | 1 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 307 g | 826 kcal | 18 g | 38 g | 64 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo3 tbsp−350 kcal
- Add extra bacon bits2 tbsp+60 kcal
- Use light mayonnaise3 tbsp−200 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade yogurt bacon potato saladSwaps yogurt in for some of the mayonnaise. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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