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Mashed potato nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fast foods, potato, mashed

Important nutritional characteristics for Mashed potato

Mashed potato
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
This is the number for instant mashed potatoes. 76 for mashed potatoes.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
87 (high)
Glycemic load 28 (high)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/protein-and-fat-modify-the-glycaemic-and-insulinaemic-responses-to-a-mashed-potatobased-meal/51D3162EA04C1473FD5C59C450CD0E9D 118
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 215
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 32 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (242 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -3.6 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5359106/ 61 mg
TOP 32% Retinol ⓘHigher in Retinol content than 68% of foods
TOP 34% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 66% of foods
TOP 36% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 64% of foods
TOP 36% Vitamin A RAE ⓘHigher in Vitamin A RAE content than 64% of foods
TOP 39% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 61% of foods

Mashed potato calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 89
Calories in 1 cup 215 242 g

Mashed potato Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
This is the number for instant mashed potatoes. 76 for mashed potatoes.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
87

Mashed potato Glycemic load (GL)

28

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 26% 61% 61% 97% 15% 28% 31% 11%
Calcium: 131mg of 1,000mg 13%
Iron: 2.3mg of 8mg 28%
Magnesium: 109mg of 420mg 26%
Phosphorus: 428mg of 700mg 61%
Potassium: 2076mg of 3,400mg 61%
Sodium: 2222mg of 2,300mg 97%
Zinc: 1.6mg of 11mg 15%
Copper: 0.25mg of 1mg 28%
Manganese: 0.71mg of 2mg 31%
Selenium: 5.8µg of 55µg 11%

Mineral chart - relative view

741 mg
TOP 34%
692 mg
TOP 40%
44 mg
TOP 57%
0.24 mg
TOP 61%
36 mg
TOP 73%
143 mg
TOP 74%
0.53 mg
TOP 83%
0.75 mg
TOP 84%
1.9 µg
TOP 84%
0.08 mg
TOP 87%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 27% 20% 0% 0% 9.1% 8.4% 49% 0% 67% 16% 21% 18% 36%
Vitamin A: 1343IU of 5,000IU 27%
Vitamin E : 3mg of 15mg 20%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.11mg of 1mg 9.1%
Vitamin B2: 0.11mg of 1mg 8.4%
Vitamin B3: 7.8mg of 16mg 49%
Vitamin B5: 0mg of 5mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.87mg of 1mg 67%
Folate: 65µg of 400µg 16%
Vitamin B12: 0.51µg of 2µg 21%
Choline: 97mg of 550mg 18%
Vitamin K: 43µg of 120µg 36%

Vitamin chart - relative view

448 IU
TOP 36%
14 µg
TOP 54%
0.29 mg
TOP 60%
1 mg
TOP 60%
0.17 µg
TOP 64%
22 µg
TOP 65%
2.6 mg
TOP 68%
32 mg
TOP 82%
0.04 mg
TOP 90%
0.04 mg
TOP 94%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 3% 15% 78% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
4 g of 50 g
4 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.8 g of 65 g
6.8 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 12%
35.5 g of 300 g
35.5 g (12% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 10%
192.7 g of 2,000 g
192.7 g (10% of DV )
Other:
3 g
3 g

Fat type information

22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.2 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

96%
Starch: 29 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0.48 g
Fructose: 0.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Mashed potato

3% 9% 88%
Sugar: 1.2 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Other: 31 g

All nutrients for Mashed potato per selected serving size (1 cup - 242g)

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 215kcal 11% 75% 1.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 4g 10% 80% 1.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 6.8g 10% 63% 11.8 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 32g N/A 40% 4.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 35g 12% 41% 1.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 36mg 9% 73% 9.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 44mg 4% 57% 6.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 692mg 20% 40% 1.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.75mg 9% 84% 8.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 1.2g N/A 71% 17.9 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.1g 13% 46% 1.8 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 87% 4.1 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.53mg 5% 83% 28.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 29g 12% 93% 1.3 times less than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 143mg 20% 74% 3.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 741mg 32% 34% 1.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 448IU 9% 36% 90.3 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 104µg 12% 36%
Vitamin E 1mg 7% 60% 3.5 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.24mg 10% 61%
Selenium 1.9µg 4% 84%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3% 90% 17.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3% 94% 8.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2.6mg 16% 68% 8.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 22% 60% Equal to OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7% 64% 10 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 14µg 12% 54% 17.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.25g N/A 61% 141.8 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 22µg 5% 65% 6.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Choline 32mg 6% 82%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7% 68% 10.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g N/A 68% 13.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3.2g N/A 39% 35.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0.48g 1% 91% 29.5 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 51% 690 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.42g N/A 83% 52.5 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 52% 170 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 89%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.8g N/A 86% 10.8 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
10%
Total Fat 6.8g
6.3%
Saturated Fat 1.4g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
32%
Sodium 741mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 44mg 4.4%

Iron 0.75mg 9.4%

Potassium 692mg 20%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Mashed potato nutrition infographic

Mashed potato nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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