Mashed Potatoes
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
368
Density
3.68kcal/g
Protein / 100g
10.5g
Carbs / 100g
79.0g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Mashed Potatoes has 3.68 calories per gram (368 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 19 g | 70 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 368 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein10.5 g / 100 g12% of calories
- Carbs79.0 g / 100 g88% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Mashed Potatoes is 25× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.68 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Mashed Potatoes is 8.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.68 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Mashed Potatoes is 1.5× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.68 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about mashed potatoes
- How many calories are in 100 grams of mashed potatoes?
- Mashed Potatoes contains 368 calories per 100 g, along with 10.5 g of protein, 79.0 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of mashed potatoes?
- Mashed Potatoes has a calorie density of 3.68 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one serving of mashed potatoes?
- One serving of Mashed Potatoes weighs about 19 g and provides roughly 70 calories.
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