Calories in Potato, mashed, from dry mix, made with milk
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Potato, mashed, from dry mix, made with milk contains 117 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 293 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures on FoodFactly (114 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 12% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 117 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 63 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.7 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.91 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.05 µg | 2% |
| Choline C | 13.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 48 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 192 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.21 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 51%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.1 gbelow the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Fat6.7 gabove the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 4.5 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium252 mgabove the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 235 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.73 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.095 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.65 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.095 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 23 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 61 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 77.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potato
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, NFS | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, baked, NFS Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, baked, peel not eaten Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, boiled, NFS Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, ready-to-heat Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, NS as to fat Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, no added fat Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with oil Cooked | 131 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with butter Cooked | 123 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with margarine Cooked | 116 | 1.9 g | 20.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel eaten, NS as to fat Cooked | 126 | 2.4 g | 20.1 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and butter added Dried or dry | 97 | 1.8 g | 10.9 g | 5.1 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from granules with milk, water and margarine added Dried or dry | 116 | 2.1 g | 16.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, prepared with water, whole milk and butter Dried or dry | 93 | 2.1 g | 12.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and margarine added Dried or dry | 113 | 1.9 g | 15 g | 5.6 g |
| Potatoes, au gratin, dry mix, prepared with water, whole milk and butter Dried or dry | 93 | 2.3 g | 12.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from granules without milk, whole milk and butter added Dried or dry | 108 | 2.1 g | 14.4 g | 5 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with creamy dressing | 142 | 2.9 g | 14.9 g | 7.9 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, ready-to-eat | 106 | 2 g | 13.3 g | 5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry potato?
100 g of dried or dry potato has 117 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 293 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry potato?
Dried or dry potato contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures, that is below the median (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry potato?
Dried or dry potato has 12.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry potato?
Dried or dry potato contains 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (13% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and Vitamin B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry potato?
100 g contains 252 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potato have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, potato, mashed, from dry mix, made with milk has 117 kcal, while potato, baked, NFS has 93 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709504. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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