Calories in 1/2 Cup of Mashed Potatoes
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes (125 g) has 111 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.1 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 18 g of carbohydrates, a split of 7% protein, 28% fat and 65% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes has 56 and 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes has 167 calories. Burning 111 calories takes about 20 minutes of brisk walking or 9 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 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes?
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes weighs about 125 g and has 111 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes?
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes has 2.1 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes?
1/2 cup of mashed potatoes has 18 g of carbohydrates, including 1.6 g of fiber and 0.6 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.