Calories in Potato, mashed, from school lunch
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Potato, mashed, from school lunch contains 77 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 193 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 114 kcal per 100 g across 56 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.49 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 201 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.9 g | |
| Protein C | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 11.7 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.7 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.94 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 13 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 51 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 203 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.029 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 22%
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)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.9 gabove the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 4.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.49 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium201 mgin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 235 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.64 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.66 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.59 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.64 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.066 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 16 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 35 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 81.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuffed tomato, with rice, meatless | 77 | 1.6 g | 13 g | 2.2 g |
| Squash, summer, casserole, with rice and tomato sauce | 83 | 2.3 g | 14.9 g | 1.7 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with light Italian dressing | 94 | 2.8 g | 15.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Potato from Puerto Rican style stuffed pot roast, with gravy | 74 | 2.5 g | 14.4 g | 0.93 g |
| Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy | 74 | 2.5 g | 14.4 g | 0.93 g |
| Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauce | 72 | 1.3 g | 14.6 g | 1 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with any type of fat free dressing | 89 | 2.7 g | 16 g | 1.7 g |
| Potato salad, made with light creamy dressing | 95 | 1.6 g | 17 g | 2.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato?
100 g of potato has 77 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 193 kcal.
How much protein is in potato?
Potato contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.4 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 11% 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 potato?
Potato has 13.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato?
Potato contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.49 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (13% DV), Vitamin C (13% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato?
100 g contains 201 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potato have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, potato, mashed, from school lunch has 77 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 2709502. 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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