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Mashed potatoes calories and nutrition
A cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter (210 g) has 237 calories, with 3.9 g of protein, 35 g of carbs and 8.9 g of fat. That is 113 calories per 100 g.
Homemade mashed potatoes with whole milk and butter. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and butter added”. Homemade mashed potatoes with whole milk and butter. Added sauces, toppings and a different serving weight change the totals.
Serving size
1 cup · 210 g
237 calories
- Protein
- 3.9 g7% of calories · 8% DV
- Carbs
- 35 g60% of calories · 13% DV
- Fat
- 8.9 g34% of calories · 11% DV
- Fiber
- 3.1 g
- Sugars
- 3.0 g
- Saturated fat
- 5.5 g
- Sodium
- 666 mg
Mashed Potatoes Nutrition Facts for the listed serving
The listed serving (210 g) has 237 calories, 3.9 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8.9 g fat. Homemade mashed potatoes with whole milk and butter. Sources ↓
Calories in mashed potatoes by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup210 g | 237 | 3.9 g | 35 g | 8.9 g |
| ½ serving105 g | 119 | 2.0 g | 18 g | 4.4 g |
| 2 servings420 g | 475 | 7.8 g | 71 g | 18 g |
| 100 g100 g | 113 | 1.9 g | 17 g | 4.2 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Mashed potatoes nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 113 calories: 7% from protein, 60% from carbs and 34% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 cup · 210 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 | 237 | – |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 666 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 35 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | 1.4 g | 3.0 g | – |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 3.9 g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 596 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 80 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg | 13 mg | 14% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter (237 calories) takes about 75 minutes of walking, roughly 8,500 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter has 237 calories, 134 more calories than a medium baked sweet potato (103 calories). The portions weigh 210 g and 114 g, respectively.
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Mashed potatoes questions
How much protein is in a cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter?
A cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter (210 g) has 3.9 g of protein, 8% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 1.9 g per 100 g.
How much fiber is in a cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter?
A cup of mashed potatoes made with milk and butter (210 g) has 3.1 g of fiber, 11% of the 28 g Daily Value. That is 1.5 g per 100 g.
How many calories are in 1 cup of mashed potatoes?
The listed serving (210 g) has 237 calories, 3.9 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8.9 g fat. Homemade mashed potatoes with whole milk and butter.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and butter added (FDC ID 168555, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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