Classic mashed potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes by Basic American Foods provides 381 kcal per 100 g, with 4.8 g of sugars and 9.5 g of protein. That is 55% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/3 cup (21 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal | 80 kcal | 178 +114% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.9 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 81 g | 17 g | 6% | 17.8 +355% |
| Total sugars | 4.8 g | 1 g | 3.1 +55% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 2 +138% |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.7 +9% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 1.2 −79% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5047 Meals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Idaho potato flakes (dry), monoglyceride, sodium acid pyrophosphate. freshness preserved with sodium bisulfite, citric acid, bha.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/3 cup (21 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011140424007
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic mashed potatoes?
Classic mashed potatoes contains 381 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1/3 cup (21 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic mashed potatoes?
Classic mashed potatoes has 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Classic mashed potatoes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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