Raw vs cooked potato (baked)
Loses water in the oven. Cooked weight is about -20% of the raw weight, so 200 g raw becomes about 160 g.
Raw to cooked weight
Meat loses water, rice and pasta absorb it. Convert between raw and cooked weight so your portions and meal prep stay accurate.
What happens to potato (baked) when cooked
A baked potato loses water in the oven, so it ends up lighter than the raw weight.
Tips for accurate weights
- Skin on or off changes the numbers.
- Bigger potatoes lose a slightly smaller percentage.
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How much does 200 g of raw potato (baked) weigh after cooking?
About 160 g.
How much raw potato (baked) do I need for 200 g cooked?
About 250 g raw.
Is the result exact?
No. Cooking method, cut and doneness change the yield, so treat it as a typical estimate.