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Nutritional Profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

We got 50 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for two nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 10 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one nutrient:

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

13.2%
1.9%
2.1%
81.5%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

0.5%
0.6%
0.7%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes

Carbohydrates (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
13.2 g
3.7 g
327
1425
Fiber, total dietary
1 g
283.5 mg
51
248
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
1.9 g
524.5 mg
342
1491
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
644 mg
182.6 mg
720
2240
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
655 mg
185.7 mg
604
1862
Fatty Acids, total saturated
491 mg
139.2 mg
754
2333
Total Lipid (Fat)
1.9 g
535.8 mg
712
1559
Saturated Fats (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Butyric Acid (4:0)
6 mg
1.7 mg
207
452
Capric Acid (10:0)
8 mg
2.3 mg
200
524
Caproic Acid (6:0)
4 mg
1.1 mg
148
354
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
3 mg
0.9 mg
117
401
Lauric Acid (12:0)
12 mg
3.4 mg
237
698
Myristic Acid (14:0)
29 mg
8.2 mg
493
1121
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
250 mg
70.9 mg
723
2027
Stearic Acid (18:0)
161 mg
45.6 mg
669
1530
Monounsaturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
638 mg
180.9 mg
693
2204
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
5 mg
1.4 mg
348
978
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
5 mg
1.4 mg
129
469
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
586 mg
166.1 mg
609
1811
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
66 mg
18.7 mg
405
890
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
2.1 g
606.7 mg
728
1405
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
7 µg
2 µg
143
448
Folate, food
7 µg
2 µg
87
282
Folate, total
7 µg
2 µg
122
387
Niacin
938 µg
265.9 µg
525
1627
Riboflavin
55 µg
15.6 µg
284
756
Thiamin
159 µg
45.1 µg
210
725
Vitamin B12
0.2 µg
0.05 µg
188
713
Vitamin B6
193 µg
54.7 µg
170
788
Vitamin C
11.7 mg
3.3 mg
113
506
Fat-soluble Vitamins (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
450 µg
127.6 µg
199
598
beta-Carotene
16 µg
4.5 µg
466
1150
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
5 µg
1.4 µg
419
1030
Phylloquinone
3.7 µg
1 µg
360
888
Retinol
35 µg
9.9 µg
111
446
Vitamin A, RAE
36 µg
10.2 µg
196
676
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
0.4 µg
0.1 µg
38
158
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
41 mg
11.6 mg
206
506
Copper, Cu
29 µg
8.2 µg
228
820
Iron, Fe
180 µg
51 µg
283
913
Magnesium, Mg
13 mg
3.7 mg
77
354
Phosphorus, P
51 mg
14.5 mg
257
621
Potassium, K
203 mg
57.5 mg
214
695
Selenium, Se
0.6 µg
0.2 µg
335
692
Sodium, Na
201 mg
57 mg
482
948
Zinc, Zn
220 µg
62.4 µg
276
906
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
1 mg
283.5 µg
140
380
Choline
13 mg
3.7 mg
498
1026
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
81.5 g
23.1 g
113
626
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
77 kcal
21.8 kcal
279
612
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of mashed potatoes (from school lunch) with 50 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Cup250.0 g8.8 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of mashed potatoes (from school lunch)

11 Similar Meals, Entrees, or Side Dishes

Explore the nutrient content of similar meals, entrees, and side dishes below by clicking on their names.

Similar Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes 1 - 11

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Mashed PotatoesNo of
Nutrients
(From Dry Mix, Not Further Specified)
53
(From Restaurant)
52
(Made From Fresh, Not Further Specified)
51
(Ready-To-Heat, Not Further Specified)
54
(With Cheese, From Dry Mix, Made With Milk)
53
(With Cheese, Made With Milk, Made From Fresh)
52
(With Cheese, Ready-To-Heat)
54
(With Gravy, From Dry Mix, Made With Milk)
53
(With Gravy, From Restaurant)
52
(With Gravy, Made With Milk, Made From Fresh)
51
(With Gravy, Ready-To-Heat)
54
Figure 5. Similar meals, entrees, and side dishes 1 to 11.

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