Instant mashed potatoes
Instant mashed potatoes provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 54% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mixed vegetables category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup mix, makes about 1/2 cup prepared (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 100 kcal | 288 +24% | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 1% | 2.7 +32% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 0.6 +179% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 21 g | 8% | 49.2 +52% |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4.6 +54% | |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g | 2 g | 7% | 17.5 −59% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 16.9 −58% |
| Salt | 4.5 g | 1.3 g | 0.9 +376% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1325 Mixed vegetables products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High fiber
- 7.1 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other mixed vegetables
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Dehydrated potato with emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides) and preservative (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bisulfite, citric acid), corn syrup solids, salt, maltodextrin, whey, palm oil, contains 2% or less of: nonfat milk, dehydrated garlic, sugar, natural flavor, dextrose, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, emulsifier (monoglycerides), spice, citric acid, calcium silicate, guar gum, preservative (tbhq), sodium silicoaluminate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, color (turmeric).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup mix, makes about 1/2 cup prepared (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041270946292
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant mashed potatoes?
Instant mashed potatoes contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1/2 cup mix, makes about 1/2 cup prepared (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant mashed potatoes?
Instant mashed potatoes has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant mashed potatoes healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
Is Instant mashed potatoes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant mashed potatoes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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