Calories in Potato salad, made with mayonnaise
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Potato salad, made with mayonnaise contains 168 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (275 g) provides about 462 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 14% of the Daily Value for copper and 12% 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 | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.1 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 179 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.8 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 27.8 µg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.079 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 15.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 36 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 261 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 1.1 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein1.5 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Fat11.1 gin the top quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 4.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gbelow the median for mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium179 mgin the lowest quarter of mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures (median 235 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.46 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.82 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 24 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 5 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 70.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potato salad
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato salad, home-prepared | 143 | 2.7 g | 11.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Potato salad, German style | 108 | 2.9 g | 17.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Potato salad, from restaurant | 178 | 1.7 g | 17.3 g | 11.4 g |
| Potato salad, made with light mayonnaise | 105 | 1.4 g | 17 g | 3.7 g |
| Potato salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 107 | 1.5 g | 17.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Potato salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 105 | 1.4 g | 17 g | 3.7 g |
| Potato salad, made with creamy dressing | 140 | 1.6 g | 16.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Potato salad, made with light creamy dressing | 95 | 1.6 g | 17 g | 2.5 g |
| Potato salad, made with Italian dressing | 108 | 1.4 g | 17.9 g | 3.6 g |
| 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 |
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, home fries, with vegetables | 173 | 1.7 g | 15.6 g | 11.8 g |
| Potato salad with egg, from restaurant | 175 | 3 g | 15.4 g | 11.4 g |
| Potato patty | 171 | 3.9 g | 13.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Potato, french fries, school | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato tots, school | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato, home fries, NFS | 197 | 1.9 g | 18.4 g | 13 g |
| Potato, home fries, ready-to-heat | 197 | 1.9 g | 18.4 g | 13 g |
| Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless | 166 | 3.8 g | 12 g | 11.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato salad?
100 g of potato salad has 168 kcal. 1 cup (275 g): about 462 kcal.
How much protein is in potato salad?
Potato salad contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in 1 cup (275 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in potato salad?
Potato salad has 15.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato salad?
Potato salad contains 11.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato salad contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (23% DV), copper (14% DV) and Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato salad?
100 g contains 179 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2709543. 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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