Mashed Potatoes
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
840134303475
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size140 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 239.4mcg
1197%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 440mg
9%
* 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
8 listed · 2 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, WHOLE MILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), WATER, OF: SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono-And Diglycerides, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
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