Mashed potatoes

in Meals Barcode 0078742237886
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mashed potatoes provides 314 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 8.6 g of protein. That is 179% 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 Meals category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
7.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
8.6 g · Moderate
Salt
5.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (35 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 314 kcal 110 kcal 178 +76%
Total fat 7.1 g 2.5 g 3% 7.9 −9%
Saturated fat 2.9 g 1 g 5% 2.8
Carbohydrates 54.3 g 19 g 7% 17.8 +205%
Total sugars 8.6 g 3 g 3.1 +179%
Added sugarsUSDA 0 g 0 g 0% 1.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 1 g 4% 2 +44%
Protein 8.6 g 3 g 6% 8.7
Salt 5.1 g 1.8 g 1.2 +334%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other meals

Calories higher 10%
Sugars higher 8%
Salt higher 1%
Saturated fat higher 35%
Protein top 41%
Fiber top 19%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Dehydrated potatoes (potatoes, mono - and diglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate [preservative], sodium bisulfite [preservative], citric acid [preservative]), cheese sauce (water, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], soy and/or canola oil, whey, nonfat dry milk, maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, natural flavors, salt, beta-carotene [color], paprika oleoresin [color], lactic acid, sodium alginate, mono - and diglycerides, xanthan gum), seasoning (whey [milk], salt, dried onions, dried garlic, dried parsley, citric acid, carrageenan, canola oil).

May contain palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 10

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/4 cup (35 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0078742237886

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mashed potatoes?

Mashed potatoes contains 314 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (35 g)).

How much sugar is in Mashed potatoes?

Mashed potatoes has 8.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is 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 Mashed potatoes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does 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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