⏱ 20 min total

Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes

Name: Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 Potato medium Potato; ⅓ tbsp Butter; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; ⅛ cup Sour cream; ½ tsp Parsley

Per 1 serving · 249 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

239

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.3g
9% of calories
Carbs
39g
63% of calories
Fat
7.7g
28% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes (249 g) has 239 calories, with 5.3 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 7.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (48% DV), Vitamin B6 (48% DV) and iron (22% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

96cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.2g

Net carbs

34g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.7g

1.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C48%
Vitamin B648%
Iron22%
Potassium20%
Phosphorus22%
Copper25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber17%
Vitamin K12%
Thiamine15%
Riboflavin (B2)10%
Niacin14%
Folate (B9)10%

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20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat24%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
2
Peel and quarter the potatoes, add to the boiling water, and cook until tender when pierced, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
3
Mash potatoes with half of the butter and black pepper, then fold in the sour cream and minced parsley until creamy. Transfer to a warm serving bowl.
4
Melt the remaining butter and drizzle over the potatoes. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (249 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	66 μg	7%
Vitamin C	43 mg	48%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	15 μg	12%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	15%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	10%
Niacin	2 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	48%
Folate (B9)	39 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	4%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	14%
Choline	33 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	59 mg	6%
Iron	2 mg	22%
Potassium	941 mg	20%
Magnesium	52 mg	12%
Phosphorus	152 mg	22%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.2 mg	25%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	48 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	62 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	33 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 239 calories

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

45min
Walking (3.5 mph)
29min
Cycling (moderate)
20min
Running (6 mph)
34min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes?

One serving of Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes (1 serving) has 239 calories, which works out to 96 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes?

41 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Sour Cream and Parsley Mashed Potatoes?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (249 g)

Calories239

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.7g	10%
Saturated fat 4.7g	24%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 41mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary fiber 4.7g	17%
Total sugars 1.7g
Protein 5.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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