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Nutritional Profile of Mashed Potatoes - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 74 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Mashed Potatoes.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for 11 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fast Foods) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Mashed Potatoes
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
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
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
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
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
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
In food category: Fast Foods
| Carbohydrates (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 14.6 g | 4.1 g | 318 | 1362 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g | 368.5 mg | 40 | 245 |
| Fructose | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 109 | 383 |
| Glucose | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 108 | 384 |
| Starch | 12.1 g | 3.4 g | 101 | 309 |
| Sucrose | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 70 | 440 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 371 | 1626 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 720 mg | 204.1 mg | 574 | 2167 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g | 379.9 mg | 390 | 1340 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 577 mg | 163.6 mg | 570 | 2253 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 116 | 656 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.8 g | 799.5 mg | 394 | 1466 |
| Saturated Fats (12) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 64 | 219 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 47 | 177 |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 158 | 454 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 190 | 531 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 116 | 402 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 97 | 320 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 226 | 708 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 31 | 105 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 457 | 1144 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 319 mg | 90.4 mg | 474 | 1961 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 81 | 174 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 217 mg | 61.5 mg | 475 | 1474 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 71 | 576 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 63 | 188 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 607 mg | 172.1 mg | 128 | 758 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 696 mg | 197.3 mg | 548 | 2150 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 121 | 500 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 396 | 980 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 128 | 456 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 75 | 566 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 174 mg | 49.3 mg | 81 | 319 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 104 | 396 |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA (18:2) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 62 | 187 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 20 | 196 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 46 | 143 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 22 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 92 | 292 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 63 | 180 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.2 g | 328.9 mg | 373 | 1312 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 174 mg | 49.3 mg | 242 | 782 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 63 | 211 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 467.8 mg | 400 | 1454 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 136 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 63 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 106 | 384 |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg | 306.2 µg | 474 | 1531 |
| Riboflavin | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 287 | 796 |
| Thiamin | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 332 | 869 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.02 µg | 161 | 723 |
| Vitamin B6 | 120 µg | 34 µg | 215 | 861 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 420 µg | 119.1 µg | 148 | 601 |
| beta-Carotene | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 108 | 1136 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 7 µg | 2 µg | 139 | 1028 |
| Phylloquinone | 5.9 µg | 1.7 µg | 138 | 864 |
| Retinol | 41 µg | 11.6 µg | 75 | 440 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 185 IU | 52.4 IU | 91 | 855 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 78 | 668 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 245 | 531 |
| Copper, Cu | 35 µg | 9.9 µg | 159 | 814 |
| Iron, Fe | 310 µg | 87.9 µg | 256 | 897 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 43 | 348 |
| Manganese, Mn | 98 µg | 27.8 µg | 170 | 932 |
| Phosphorus, P | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 245 | 613 |
| Potassium, K | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 78 | 612 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.8 µg | 0.2 µg | 256 | 690 |
| Sodium, Na | 306 mg | 86.7 mg | 403 | 843 |
| Zinc, Zn | 220 µg | 62.4 µg | 288 | 906 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 13.4 mg | 3.8 mg | 372 | 1022 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 79.6 g | 22.6 g | 7 | 695 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.3 g | 357.2 mg | 142 | 534 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 89 kcal | 25.2 kcal | 225 | 599 |
| KJ (Energy) | 370 kj | 104.9 kj | 135 | 812 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Mashed Potatoes
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 242.0 g | 8.5 oz |
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(With Gravy, From Fast Food) | 50 |
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