Calories in 1 Cup of Mashed Potatoes
1 cup of mashed potatoes (250 g) has 223 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4.1 g of protein, 7.1 g of fat and 37 g of carbohydrates, a split of 7% protein, 28% fat and 65% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes has 167 and 1 1/2 cups of mashed potatoes has 334 calories. Burning 223 calories takes about 40 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Mashed Potatoes: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of mashed potatoes?
1 cup of mashed potatoes weighs about 250 g and has 223 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of mashed potatoes?
1 cup of mashed potatoes has 4.1 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of mashed potatoes?
1 cup of mashed potatoes has 37 g of carbohydrates, including 3.3 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much mashed potatoes is 100 calories?
100 calories of mashed potatoes is 112 g, about 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709493. Original description: Potato, mashed, from fast food. Portion weights are USDA household measures.