Calories in Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk added
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Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk added contains 83 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (210 g) provides about 174 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for copper and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.57 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 302 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.6 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 6.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.089 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.49 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 46 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 296 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese C | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
| Fluoride C | 0 µg |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.57 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium302 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.065 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose C | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 0.31 g |
| Fructose C | 0.25 g |
| Lactose C | 0.76 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.029 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.072 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.083 g |
| Leucine C | 0.13 g |
| Lysine C | 0.13 g |
| Methionine C | 0.035 g |
| Cystine C | 0.021 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.089 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.078 g |
| Valine C | 0.11 g |
| Arginine C | 0.08 g |
| Histidine C | 0.046 g |
| Alanine C | 0.061 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.39 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.35 g |
| Glycine C | 0.052 g |
| Proline C | 0.099 g |
| Serine C | 0.092 g |
Individual fatty acids (26)
| 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 | 0.045 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 8 µg |
| Retinol C | 7 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 8 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (14)
| Water C | 78.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 348 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 27 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) C | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Betaine C | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potatoes
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato salad, made with light Italian dressing | 85 | 1.4 g | 17.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Potato salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 81 | 1.4 g | 17.9 g | 0.58 g |
| Corn, creamed | 72 | 1.7 g | 18.1 g | 0.42 g |
| Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauce | 72 | 1.3 g | 14.6 g | 1 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 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 potatoes?
100 g of potatoes has 83 kcal. 1 cup (210 g): about 174 kcal.
How much protein is in potatoes?
Potatoes contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 cup (210 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in potatoes?
Potatoes has 17.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potatoes?
Potatoes contains 0.57 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.3 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (16% DV) and Vitamin B6 (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potatoes?
100 g contains 302 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potatoes have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk added has 83 kcal, while potatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, unprepared has 84 kcal. Processing 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170493. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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