Calories in
potato salad with egg
157 kcal per 100 g Potato salad with egg contains 157 calories per 100 grams, or about 196 calories per 0.5 cup. Per 100 g it provides 2.0 g protein, 16.2 g carbohydrate and 9.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 41% carbohydrate, 5% protein, 54% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup | 125.0 g | 196 | 2.5 g | 20.2 g | 11.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.5 cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.5 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 157 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 20.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 5.0 g | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 329.0 mg | 411.3 mg |
| Potassium | 242.0 mg | 302.5 mg |
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 19.0 µg | 23.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 17.0 mg | 21.3 mg |
| Water | 71.0 g | 88.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173343). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How potato salad with egg compares
Among the 20 meals, entrees, and side dishes items on this site, potato salad with egg ranks 9 of 20 by calorie density, against a category average of 162 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 3% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 0.5 cup (196 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 40 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in potato salad with egg?
Potato salad with egg contains 157 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 196 calories per 0.5 cup. It also provides 2.0 g of protein, 16.2 g of carbohydrate and 9.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of potato salad with egg?
By calories, potato salad with egg is roughly 41% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 54% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.5 cup?
About 40 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the potato salad with egg I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Potato salad with egg". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.