How many Calories in a Potato Bun

A potato generally is a big storage of carbohydrates and minerals. It contains a lot of sugar in many forms. Its dish, potato bun is very high on fats and cholesterol content. These potato buns are available in many different forms all over the world. The ingredients, the toppings, the size, shape and other things vary a lot according to the region. The amount of calories and nutrients depends on these ingredients used and the amount of each ingredient. It is mostly served in parties and social gatherings. Potato buns are a yummy delight to the taste bud of every human being.

Calories in a Potato Bun

There is a total of 90 calories in just one slice of a potato bun. These calories include 1.12 grams of fat and 17.12 grams of carbohydrates. It also contains 2.6 grams of proteins. This potato bread is quite rich in poly saturated fat amounting to 0.461 grams whereas the amount of polysaturated fat and mono saturated fat is 0.244 grams and 0.223 grams respectively. There is zero cholesterol content in potato bread and hence it is healthy for a heart patient and liver patient. Further, this bun contains 232 milligrams of sodium and 34 milligrams of potassium. The dietary fibre and sugars account to 6% of the 2000 calorie per day diet. In numbers, the dietary fibre is available in 0.8 grams and sugars are 1.47 grams.

The vitamin content in potato buns is zero whether it is Vitamin A or Vitamin C. The iron content is 7% whereas the calcium content is 5%. These percentage values are based on the general 2000 calorie diet per day. The above values are on the basis in one slice of potato bun. It is high on nutritional value, though it does not contain any vitamins.