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Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's
Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's by by sainsbury's provides 62 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 1.5 g of protein. That is 73% less 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 and comes in a 440g pack. Contains: milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 200g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 kcal | 124 kcal | 211 −71% | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1.4 g | 2% | 2.1 −67% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 4% | 1.1 −65% |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 24 g | 9% | 41.7 −71% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 1.6 g | 2.9 −73% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 3.4 g | 12% | 4.6 −63% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3 g | 6% | 6.4 −77% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.7 −48% |
*% 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.
Compared with other instant mashed potatoes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Dried Potato 90%, Whole Cows' Milk Powder, Cream Powder (Cows' Milk), Salt, Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Disodium Diphosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Flavouring, Black Pepper Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites).
- Allergens
- MilkSulphur dioxide and sulphites
- May contain traces
- Packaged in a protective atmosphere gas mix nitrogen
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 440g
- Serving size
- 200g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01364569
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's?
Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's contains 62 kcal per 100 g and about 124 kcal per serving (200g).
How much sugar is in Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's?
Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's 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 by Sainsbury's vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant mashed potatoes by Sainsbury's contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. It may also contain traces of packaged in a protective atmosphere gas mix nitrogen. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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