Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

by Velveeta in Plant-based foods Barcode 0021000778690
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes by Velveeta provides 333 kcal per 100 g, with 4.8 g of sugars and 9.5 g of protein. That is 54% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Plant-based foods category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
4.8 g · Low
Salt
2.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup (42 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 333 kcal 140 kcal 325
Total fat 11.9 g 5 g 6% 15.3 −22%
Saturated fat 3.6 g 1.5 g 8% 3.3 +7%
Carbohydrates 45.2 g 19 g 7% 35.2 +28%
Total sugars 4.8 g 2 g 10.3 −54%
Dietary fiber 4.8 g 2 g 7% 6.2 −22%
Protein 9.5 g 4 g 8% 10 −5%
Salt 2.6 g 1.1 g 1.3 +91%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5606 Plant-based foods products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other plant-based foods

Calories lower 47%
Sugars higher 36%
Salt higher 9%
Saturated fat higher 29%
Protein top 44%
Fiber top 45%

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

Ingredients

Seasoned Potatoes (Potatoes*, Contains Less Than 2% Of Modified Food Starch, Whey Flour, Salt, Onions*, Milk, Citric Acid, Garlic*, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Phosphate Concentrate, Sodium Bisulfite As A Preservatives, Spice, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Corn Syrup Solids, Artificial Flavor, Cheese Culture, Lactic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Enzymes, Natural Flavor); Cheese Sauce (Whey, Milk, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Enzyme Modified Cheese [Milk, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milkfat, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes], Lactic Acid, Milkfat, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Oleoresin Paprika [Color], Annatto Extract [Color], Enzymes, Natural Flavor, Cheese Culture

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 10

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
1/2 cup (42 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0021000778690

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes?

Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes contains 333 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (42 g)).

How much sugar is in Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes?

Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes has 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Velveeta, Cheesy 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 May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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