FOODSERVICE: Potato Sized Cartons

Use the following table to determine the potato that's the correct size for your use and we can then pack cartons of this size.

Potatoes

are sized according to weight and the approximate number of potatoes that can be contained in a standard 50 lb. carton.

Carton Size Approx. # of Potatoes in 50 lb. Carton Average Weight of Each Potato, Uncooked Approx. Number of cups, Including Skin, per Cooked Potato Serving Suggestions:

  • 40 Size 38-42 20.0 oz. 6.9 Ex. Large Entree Baked Potatoes or Fries
  • 50 Size 49-52 16.0 oz. 5.6 Large Entree Baked Potatoes or Fries
  • 60 Size 58-60 13.0 oz. 4.5 Large Entree Baked Potatoes or Fries
  • 70 Size 68-72 11.5 oz. 4.0 Entree Baked Potatoes or Fries
  • 80 Size 78-82 10.0 oz. 3.5 Baked, Side Dishes, Lunch Entree or Fries
  • 90 Size 90-95 9.0 oz. 3.1 Baked, Side Dishes, Skins or Fries
  • 100 Size 100-105 8.0 oz. 2.7 Baked or Side Dishes
  • 110 Size 108-115 7.3 oz. 2.5 Institutional Potato Bars
  • 120 Size 118-130 6.5 oz. 2.3 Elementary School Sides


Cost per Potato Matrix
  (Approximate Number of Potatoes per 50 lb. Carton)
*Price per 50lb. Carton 120 Size 110 Size 100 Size 90 Size 80 Size 70 Size 60 Size 50 Size 40 Size
$10.00 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.13 0.14 0.17 0.20 0.25
$11.00 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.22 0.28
$12.00 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.15 0.17 0.20 0.24 0.30
$13.00 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16 0.19 0.22 0.26 0.33
$14.00 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.23 0.28 0.35
$15.00 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.25 0.30 0.38
$16.00 0.13 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.23 0.27 0.32 0.40
$17.00 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.24 0.28 0.34 0.43
$18.00 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.23 0.26 0.30 0.36 0.45
$19.00 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.24 0.27 0.32 0.38 0.48
$20.00 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.29 0.33 0.40 0.50
$21.00 0.18 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.26 0.30 0.35 0.42 0.53
$22.00 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.28 0.31 0.37 0.44 0.55
$23.00 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.26 0.29 0.33 0.38 0.46 0.58
$24.00 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.27 0.30 0.34 0.40 0.48 0.60
$25.00 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.28 0.31 0.36 0.42 0.50 0.63
$26.00 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.29 0.33 0.37 0.43 0.52 0.65
$27.00 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.30 0.34 0.39 0.45 0.54 0.68
$28.00 0.23 0.25 0.28 0.31 0.35 0.40 0.47 0.56 0.70
$29.00 0.24 0.26 0.29 0.32 0.36 0.41 0.48 0.58 0.73
$30.00 0.25 0.27 0.30 0.33 0.38 0.43 0.50 0.60 0.75


Storage and Handling Tips:

Store potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area, protect from direct light. Do not store in unventilated plastic bags. Store on a pallet to enhance ventilation. Store between 45 to 50 degrees is ideal. Potatoes will last 1 - 2 weeks at room temperature and several weeks at 45 - 50 degrees F. Storing in too much light causes potatoes to turn green and also causes a bitter taste. If a potato has started to green, the green part can be pared before cooking. It is best not to wash potatoes before storing.

Do not refrigerate or freeze potatoes. At temperatures below 42 degrees the starch in potatoes turns to sugar.

To keep the potatoes from turning brown while peeling, sprinkle with lemon juice.

*Prices are approximate averages and dependent on market availability and pricing.