Plain Instant Mash Potato by Tesco

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Plain Instant Mash Potato

by Tesco 160g in Instant mashed potatoes Barcode 5053947691140
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Plain Instant Mash Potato by Tesco provides 80 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 1.8 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 160g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.8 g · Low
Sugars
0.8 g · Low
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 80 kcal 211 −62%
Total fat 1.5 g 2.1 −29%
Saturated fat 0.8 g 1.1 −30%
Carbohydrates 14.4 g 41.7 −66%
Total sugars 0.8 g 2.9 −73%
Added sugars 0 g 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 4.6 −64%
Protein 1.8 g 6.4 −72%
Salt 0.1 g 0.7 −86%

Category average across 426 Instant mashed potatoes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other instant mashed potatoes

Calories lower 33%
Sugars lower 15%
Salt lower 28%
Saturated fat higher 39%
Protein top 88%
Fiber top 56%

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

Ingredients

potato, palm oil, dried skimmed milk, flavourings (contain milk), milk sugar, milk proteins, salt, black pepper, antioxidant (rosemary extract), colours (algal carotenes, curcumin (contains milk)), allergy advice for allergens, see ingredients in bold,

Contains palm oilNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 4

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

Product details

Quantity
160g
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVerified
Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
5053947691140

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Plain Instant Mash Potato?

Plain Instant Mash Potato contains 80 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Plain Instant Mash Potato?

Plain Instant Mash Potato has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Plain Instant Mash Potato healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Plain Instant Mash Potato vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Plain Instant Mash Potato contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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