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Nutritional Profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
We got 50 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for two nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 10 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 13.2 g | 3.7 g | 327 | 1425 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 51 | 248 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.9 g | 524.5 mg | 342 | 1491 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 644 mg | 182.6 mg | 720 | 2240 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 655 mg | 185.7 mg | 604 | 1862 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 491 mg | 139.2 mg | 754 | 2333 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.9 g | 535.8 mg | 712 | 1559 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 207 | 452 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 200 | 524 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 148 | 354 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 117 | 401 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 237 | 698 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 493 | 1121 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 250 mg | 70.9 mg | 723 | 2027 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 161 mg | 45.6 mg | 669 | 1530 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 638 mg | 180.9 mg | 693 | 2204 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 348 | 978 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 129 | 469 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 586 mg | 166.1 mg | 609 | 1811 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 66 mg | 18.7 mg | 405 | 890 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 606.7 mg | 728 | 1405 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 7 µg | 2 µg | 143 | 448 |
| Folate, food | 7 µg | 2 µg | 87 | 282 |
| Folate, total | 7 µg | 2 µg | 122 | 387 |
| Niacin | 938 µg | 265.9 µg | 525 | 1627 |
| Riboflavin | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 284 | 756 |
| Thiamin | 159 µg | 45.1 µg | 210 | 725 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.05 µg | 188 | 713 |
| Vitamin B6 | 193 µg | 54.7 µg | 170 | 788 |
| Vitamin C | 11.7 mg | 3.3 mg | 113 | 506 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 450 µg | 127.6 µg | 199 | 598 |
| beta-Carotene | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 466 | 1150 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 419 | 1030 |
| Phylloquinone | 3.7 µg | 1 µg | 360 | 888 |
| Retinol | 35 µg | 9.9 µg | 111 | 446 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 196 | 676 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 38 | 158 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 206 | 506 |
| Copper, Cu | 29 µg | 8.2 µg | 228 | 820 |
| Iron, Fe | 180 µg | 51 µg | 283 | 913 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 77 | 354 |
| Phosphorus, P | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 257 | 621 |
| Potassium, K | 203 mg | 57.5 mg | 214 | 695 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 335 | 692 |
| Sodium, Na | 201 mg | 57 mg | 482 | 948 |
| Zinc, Zn | 220 µg | 62.4 µg | 276 | 906 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 140 | 380 |
| Choline | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 498 | 1026 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 81.5 g | 23.1 g | 113 | 626 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 77 kcal | 21.8 kcal | 279 | 612 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Mashed Potatoes (From School Lunch)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 250.0 g | 8.8 oz |
11 Similar Meals, Entrees, or Side Dishes
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| Mashed Potatoes | No of Nutrients |
(From Dry Mix, Not Further Specified) | 53 |
(From Restaurant) | 52 |
(Made From Fresh, Not Further Specified) | 51 |
(Ready-To-Heat, Not Further Specified) | 54 |
(With Cheese, From Dry Mix, Made With Milk) | 53 |
(With Cheese, Made With Milk, Made From Fresh) | 52 |
(With Cheese, Ready-To-Heat) | 54 |
(With Gravy, From Dry Mix, Made With Milk) | 53 |
(With Gravy, From Restaurant) | 52 |
(With Gravy, Made With Milk, Made From Fresh) | 51 |
(With Gravy, Ready-To-Heat) | 54 |
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