Instant Mashed Potatoes That are Better Than Homemade! has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 17.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 36, for Instant Mashed Potatoes That are Better Than Homemade!, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 6% | |
Calories from Fat | 65% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 447.1 IU | 8.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 121.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 11.6 mg | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 8.7 IU | 2.2% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 8.7 mcg | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.72 mg | 7.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 21.7 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0 mg | |||
Magnesium | 11.6 mg | 2.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 55.1 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 227.5 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 240.3 mg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 2.2 mcg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.94 g | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 2.8 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 12.5 g | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 Calories from Fat 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3 g 26.6%
Saturated Fat 10.6 g 53%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 56 mg 18.7%
Sodium 331.6 mg 13.8%
Total Carbohydrates 17.3 g 5.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 3.9 g 7.8%
Vitamin A 12.3% Vitamin C 26.7%
Calcium 3% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 328
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 22.5 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 95
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 83
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 55
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 0.32 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 7
Protein 0 g | Carbs 0.91 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 7.3 g | Fat 8.1 g