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Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes⏱ 50 min total
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Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes

Per 1 serving · 288 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
300
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    6.1g
    8% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    55% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    37% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes (288 g) has 300 calories, with 6.1 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (51% DV), Vitamin B6 (55% DV) and iron (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 39% and 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
104cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2g
Net carbs
37g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.1g
3.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C51%
  • Vitamin B655%
  • Iron23%
  • Potassium22%
  • Phosphorus25%
  • Copper29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Vitamin A13%
  • Thiamine17%
  • Riboflavin (B2)13%
  • Niacin15%
  • Folate (B9)10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium39%
  • Saturated fat39%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 35 min
  1. 1

    Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Transfer to a 3-quart heavy saucepan and add 5 cups cold water and 1 teaspoon salt, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain potatoes in a colander, then return to pan and cook over moderate heat, shaking pan occasionally, until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and keep hot, covered. Heat milk, butter, white pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in saucepan over moderate heat until butter is melted.

  3. 3

    Force potatoes through food mill or ricer into hot milk mixture in pan and gently stir with a large heatproof rubber spatula just until combined.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (288 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A119 μg
13%
Vitamin C46 mg
51%
Vitamin D1 μg
5%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
13%
Niacin2 mg
15%
Vitamin B61 mg
55%
Folate (B9)39 μg
10%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline37 mg
7%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium81 mg
8%
Iron2 mg
23%
Potassium1,033 mg
22%
Magnesium58 mg
14%
Phosphorus172 mg
25%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.3 mg
29%
Manganese0.4 mg
16%
Selenium2 μg
3%
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 carotene27 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 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—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol117 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch36 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 300 calories

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

  • 57min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 36min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 42min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes?

One serving of Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes (1 serving) has 300 calories, which works out to 104 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.1 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 Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 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 Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes?

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

How much sugar is in Light and Silky Mashed Potatoes?

3.9 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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