Mashed Potatoes
Processing Score
8.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including preservatives, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071117614602
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size124 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 440mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
10 listed · 5 flagged for reviewRED POTATOES, MILK, HEAVY CREAM (CREAM [MILK], SODIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, POLYSORBATE 80), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), ROASTED GARLIC BASE (ROASTED GARLIC, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN [FROM CORN], NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CORNSTARCH, CANOLA OIL, SESAME OIL), SALT, WATER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE TO MAINTAIN COLOR.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Mashed Potatoes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Potassium Sorbate.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Roasted Garlic Base (Roasted Garlic, Salt, Maltodextrin [From Corn], Natural Flavorings, Cornstarch, Canola Oil, Sesame Oil).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide, Disodium Pyrophosphate To Maintain Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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