Instant Mashed Potatoes
Packaged product Vegetables Market Essentials
Instant Mashed Potatoes contains 393 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.5 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 161 kcal per 100 g across 316 products.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 393 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,610 mg | 70% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 3.6 g | |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 12.9 mg | 14% |
| Calcium L | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein7.1 gabove the median for vegetables (median 5.1 g)
- Fiber3.6 gabove the median for vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Fat5.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 1.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium1,610 mgin the top quarter of vegetables (median 125 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 75 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 1,607 mg | 1,610 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Market Essentials
- Barcode
- 0098487301796
- Label serving
- 0.5 cup (28 g)
- Category
- Instant mashed potatoes
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Dehydrated potato with emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides) and preservative (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bisulfite, citric acid), maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, salt, nonfat milk, natural flavor, palm oil, contains 2% or less of: butter (cream, salt), sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, emulsifier (monoglycerides), citric acid, calcium silicate, guar gum, preservative (tbhq, bht), sodium silicoaluminate, color (turmeric).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
100 g of Instant Mashed Potatoes has 393 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 110 kcal.
How much protein is in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
Instant Mashed Potatoes contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 0.5 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is above the median (median 5.1 g).
How many carbs are in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
Instant Mashed Potatoes has 75 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
Instant Mashed Potatoes contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Instant Mashed Potatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Instant Mashed Potatoes?
100 g contains 1,610 mg of sodium, 70% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 1906776. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0098487301796. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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