Loaded Baked Potato

How many calories are in a fully loaded baked potato?

The calorie count in a loaded baked potato will depend on the amount of toppings used. In general, a medium baked potato with some cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon sour cream will have about 400 calories.

Are loaded baked potatoes healthy?

How potatoes are cooked and served can take them from a healthful food to something loaded with fat and sodium. A loaded baked potato can fit into a healthy eating plan if high-fat toppings like cheese and sour cream are added in moderation.

Is a loaded baked potato healthier than french fries?

French fries are a deep-fried food, so the fat they contain comes from the cooking oil and can exceed the amount of fat in a loaded baked potato.

Large fries at most fast-food restaurants can have more fat and calories than a standard loaded baked potato. A small order of french fries can have half the calories, fat and sodium but without as much nutritional content.

Can you lose weight eating loaded baked potatoes?

Someone trying to lose weight might have trouble fitting loaded baked potatoes into their eating plan on a regular basis, but they can be an occasional meal on most diet plans.

Is there any nutritional value in a loaded baked potato?

Baked potatoes are a healthy whole food when eaten plain. One medium potato has 130 calories, almost no fat and 3 grams of protein. Potatoes are a rich source of potassium, Vitamins B6 and C, iron, manganese, folate, phosphorus and niacin.

Cheese, sour cream and bacon will add some calcium, Vitamin C and A, iron and 15 to 20 grams of protein.

Is there any difference between regular and light loaded baked potatoes

Regular loaded baked potatoes will have full-fat cheese, sour cream and sometimes fried bacon pieces. Light loaded baked potatoes may use much less of those additions and may also cut fat and calories by using light sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.