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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Per 1 serving · 266 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
290
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.8g
    8% of calories
  • Carbs
    41g
    55% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    37% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Garlic Mashed Potatoes (266 g) has 290 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (49% DV), Vitamin B6 (55% DV) and iron (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 52% and 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
109cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2g
Net carbs
36g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.8g
3.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C49%
  • Vitamin B655%
  • Iron22%
  • Potassium21%
  • Phosphorus23%
  • Copper30%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Vitamin A13%
  • Thiamine13%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Niacin14%
  • Pantothenic acid16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium52%
  • Saturated fat39%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Peel the potatoes and quarter them lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine the potatoes and garlic cloves, covering with water by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 25 to 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain the potatoes and garlic, returning them to the pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, about 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

  4. 4

    In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a boil and pour over the potatoes. Add the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, then mash until smooth and creamy.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (266 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A114 μg
13%
Vitamin C44 mg
49%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K5 μg
4%
Thiamine0.2 mg
13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B61 mg
55%
Folate (B9)36 μg
9%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
8%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline35 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium76 mg
8%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium966 mg
21%
Magnesium54 mg
13%
Phosphorus161 mg
23%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0.3 mg
30%
Manganese0.4 mg
19%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene26 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose2 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol112 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch33 g—
Sucrose0.4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 290 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 55min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 35min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 24min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 41min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

One serving of Garlic Mashed Potatoes (1 serving) has 290 calories, which works out to 109 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Garlic Mashed Potatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Garlic Mashed Potatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

1192 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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