$4.99 | 270 Calories
A simple, large, whole Russet potato that is baked until the skin is crisp and the inside is hot and fluffy. It is typically served unsliced, allowing the guest to customize it with butter, sour cream, or other optional toppings.
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💰 Price
The baked potato is often included as a choice of side with many entrées.
- As an Included Side: $0.00 (part of the meal price)
- As a Single Side Order/Upgrade: Prices vary, but a side order is approximately $3.99 – $4.99.
🔥 Calories
- Plain Baked Potato: 270 CALS
🍽️ Ingredients
- Main Ingredient: Whole Russet Potato.
- Preparation: Baked.
- Assumed: Minor amount of vegetable oil and/or salt for baking the exterior.
📊 Nutrition Table (Plain Baked Potato – 270 CALS)
The values below are for the plain side of Baked Potato (without any added butter or sour cream).
| Nutrient | Value (Approximate) | % Daily Value* |
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total Fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1730 mg | 75% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55 g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Total Sugars | 3 g | |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
⚠️ Allergens List ✅
For the Plain Baked Potato, the item itself is generally free of major allergens. However, cross-contamination risk is present in a restaurant kitchen.
| Allergen | Presence ✅ |
| Milk (Dairy) | |
| Wheat/Gluten | |
| Soy | Possible |
| Peanut/Tree Nut/Shellfish |
FAQs
1. How many calories are in a baked potato with toppings?
A baked potato has more calories when you add toppings.
- Butter adds about 80 calories
- Sour cream adds about 25 calories
- A fully loaded potato (bacon, cheese, sour cream) adds about 250 calories
A fully loaded baked potato has about 520 calories total.
2. Is a plain baked potato vegan or vegetarian?
Yes. A plain baked potato is vegan and vegetarian if it has no butter or sour cream. Ask for it served plain to be sure.
3. Why does a plain baked potato have so much sodium?
The potato skin is often covered with salt before baking. Restaurants do this to make the skin crispy and tasty, which increases sodium.
4. Does Red Lobster offer special baked potato upgrades?
Yes. Red Lobster sometimes offers upgrades like:
- Crab-Topped Baked Potato
- Creamy Lobster Baked Potato
5. Can I choose a baked potato instead of another side?
Yes. The baked potato is a standard side at Red Lobster. You can choose it instead of sides like rice, broccoli, or fries.
