Instant Mashed Potatoes
Instant Mashed Potatoes by Market Essentials provides 393 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 22% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Instant mashed potatoes category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 110 kcal | 211 +86% | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 2.1 +153% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 1.1 +213% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 21 g | 8% | 41.7 +80% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 2.9 +22% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.6 −22% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 6.4 +11% |
| Salt | 4 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 +450% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 426 Instant mashed potatoes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other instant mashed potatoes
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), maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, salt, nonfat milk, natural flavor, palm oil, contains 2% or less of: butter (cream, salt), sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, emulsifier (monoglycerides), citric acid, calcium silicate, guar gum, preservative (tbhq, bht), sodium silicoaluminate, color (turmeric).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0098487301796
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
Instant Mashed Potatoes contains 393 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
Instant Mashed Potatoes has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant Mashed Potatoes healthy?
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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