Calories in Potato puffs, frozen, unprepared
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Potato puffs, frozen, unprepared contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 214 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from fat and 4% from protein (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 15% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 12% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the frozen food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.063 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 428 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars M | 0.28 g | |
| Protein M | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 6.9 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.58 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 24.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 64 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 247 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 42%
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)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.28 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat8.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium428 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 21.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.13 g |
| Glucose M | 0.16 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.079 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.082 g |
| Leucine M | 0.14 g |
| Lysine M | 0.13 g |
| Methionine M | 0.031 g |
| Cystine M | 0.035 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.093 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.071 g |
| Valine M | 0.12 g |
| Arginine M | 0.12 g |
| Histidine M | 0.043 g |
| Alanine M | 0.09 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.35 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.31 g |
| Glycine M | 0.078 g |
| Proline M | 0.085 g |
| Serine M | 0.096 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.22 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.24 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.012 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.012 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.051 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 15 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 62.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 746 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potato puffs
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated Cooked | 192 | 2.1 g | 27.3 g | 9.1 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, hash brown, frozen, with butter sauce, prepared Frozen | 178 | 2.5 g | 24.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Potatoes, hash brown, frozen, with butter sauce, unprepared Frozen | 135 | 1.9 g | 18.3 g | 6.7 g |
| Potatoes, o'brien, frozen, prepared Frozen | 204 | 2.2 g | 21.9 g | 13.2 g |
| Potato, french fries, NS as to fresh or frozen Frozen | 225 | 2.5 g | 23.2 g | 14.1 g |
| Potato wedges, frozen Frozen | 129 | 2.7 g | 25.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, frozen, kernels on cob, unprepared Frozen | 98 | 3.3 g | 23.5 g | 0.78 g |
| Lima beans, from frozen, fat added Frozen | 123 | 5.9 g | 18.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Sweet Potato puffs, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 161 | 1.4 g | 30.7 g | 3.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen potato puffs?
100 g of frozen potato puffs has 178 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 214 kcal. 10 pieces (91 g): about 162 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen potato puffs?
Frozen potato puffs contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 4% 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 frozen potato puffs?
Frozen potato puffs has 24.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 0.28 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen potato puffs?
Frozen potato puffs contains 8.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen potato puffs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (15% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (12% DV), Vitamin B6 (11% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen potato puffs?
100 g contains 428 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potato puffs have the same nutrition frozen and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, potato puffs, frozen, unprepared has 178 kcal, while potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated has 192 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: 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 170047. 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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