Instant Mashed Potatoes
Processing Score
9.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, corn syrup, 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
046567026510
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size23 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 380mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 240mg
5%
* 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 · 8 flagged for reviewDEHYDRATED POTATOES WITH EMULSIFIER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES)AND PRESERVATIVE (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, CITRIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, OF: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, SILICON DIOXIDE, EMULSIFIER (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), SPICE, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, PRESERVATIVE (TBHQ), SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Mashed Potatoes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Of: Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Emulsifier (Mono- And Diglycerides), Sodium Silicoaluminate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Instant 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservative (Tbhq).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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