The annual increase in the state pension is linked to whichever is the greatest of wage increases, September's CPI figures or a baseline of 2.5 per cent. It means the basic state pension will next year be worth Â£113.12 a week.
Raw Red Potatoes. A raw small red potato, one that is 1 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inch in diameter, contains 119 calories. If you are dicing them, a half a cup of diced potatoes contains 52 calories. If you bake, boil or steam your potatoes, you add no additional calories.
According to Calorie Count, one medium-sized plain baked potato (about three inches in diameter) has about 150 calories. That same potato has about five grams of fiber, which is essential for a healthy digestive tract. It's also a healthy source of vitamins and minerals. Potatoes range in size, of course, so the calorie count differs. A small baked potato (about 2 inches in diameter) has about 130 calories while a large baked potato (up to 4 inches in diameter) can have about 275 calories. There's more than one way to prepare and serve baked potatoes.