Mashed Potatoes
Processing Score
13.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
029700521387
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size29 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 270mg
6%
* 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
20 listed · 6 flagged for reviewIDAHO POTATOES (RUSSET AND RED VARIETIES), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, COCONUT OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SUGAR, WHEY POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, BUTTER POWDER [BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE AND DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SPICE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPEROLS (VITAMIN E)(TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)AND LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED AS AN ANTI-CAKING AGENT.
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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:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Butter Powder [Butter (Sweet Cream, Salt, Annatto Color), Nonfat Milk Solids, Sodium Caseinate And Disodium Phosphate], Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocoperols (Vitamin E)(To Maintain Freshness)And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added As An Anti-Caking Agent.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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