Most popular mashed potatoes brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Idahoan Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 29 g379 kcal
2Idahoan Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes1/2 cup · 25 g400 kcal
3Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 28 g393 kcal
4Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes1/3 cup dry · 22 g364 kcal
5Idahoan Russets Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup · 23 g348 kcal
6Mountain Harvest Mashed Potatoes1/4 cup dry · 22 g364 kcal
Boxed mixes are measured as dry flakes, so their per 100 g numbers run far above prepared mashed potatoes, which are mostly water and milk.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
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Mashed potatoes FAQs
How many calories are in a cup of mashed potatoes?
About 237 calories for one cup (210 g) made with whole milk and butter. The same cup made with milk only is 174 calories.
Are mashed potatoes good for weight loss?
A cup with milk and butter is 237 calories and 8.9 g fat, while the milk-only version is 174 calories and 1.2 g fat. The fat stirred in at the table accounts for most of the difference.
Mashed potatoes vs sweet potato fries: which has fewer calories?
Mashed potatoes have 113 calories per 100 g and sweet potato fries 192, so the mash is 79 calories lighter per 100 g.
How many carbs are in mashed potatoes?
One cup (210 g) has 35.3 g carbs, including 3.2 g fiber, plus 3.9 g protein.