Mashed Potatoes
Processing Score
11.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
050700484426
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size27 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 390mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
18 listed · 5 flagged for reviewDEHYDRATED POTATO WITH EMMULSIFIER (MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID), WHEY, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, EMULSIFIER (MONOGLYCERIDES), DEHYDRATED CHIVES, LACTIC ACID, DEHYDRATED CELERY, NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PRESERVATIVE (BHT).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mashed Potatoes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Other Additives (Dehydrated Potato With Emmulsifier (Mono And Diglycerides), Emulsifier (Monoglycerides)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
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.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservative (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite, Citric Acid), Preservative (Bht).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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