USDA source topicVegetables

Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 41 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Vegetables (41 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Potato salad, made with any type of fat free dressing; Potato salad with egg, made with light mayonnaise; Potato salad, from restaurant; Potato, scalloped, from fast food or restaurant; Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with cheese; Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 41 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

Nutrient	Median	Central 80%	Observed span	Records
Caloriesper 100 g	111 kcal	81 kcal–178 kcal	72 kcal–206 kcal	41
Proteinper 100 g	2.2 g	1.4 g–6.7 g	1.3 g–7.4 g	41
Carbohydrateper 100 g	15.4 g	12.9 g–17.6 g	11.7 g–20.6 g	41
Total fatper 100 g	4.4 g	1.2 g–11.1 g	0.6 g–14.3 g	41
Dietary fiberper 100 g	1.3 g	0.8 g–1.7 g	0.7 g–2.2 g	41
Total sugarsper 100 g	1.8 g	0.7 g–2.6 g	0.5 g–5 g	41
Sodiumper 100 g	225 mg	186 mg–373 mg	145 mg–430 mg	41
Potassiumper 100 g	260 mg	237 mg–308 mg	203 mg–448 mg	41
Calciumper 100 g	15 mg	9 mg–174 mg	7 mg–191 mg	41
Ironper 100 g	0.3 mg	0.2 mg–0.5 mg	0.2 mg–1.3 mg	41

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

111 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported calories value is 111 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 81 kcal to 178 kcal, while the complete observed span is 72 kcal to 206 kcal.

Potato salad, made with any type of fat free dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato salad, from restaurant is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

2.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported protein value is 2.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.4 g to 6.7 g, while the complete observed span is 1.3 g to 7.4 g.

Potato salad, made with light Italian dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, scalloped, from fast food or restaurant is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

15.4 g at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 15.4 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 12.9 g to 17.6 g, while the complete observed span is 11.7 g to 20.6 g.

Potato, scalloped, from fresh, with meat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

4.4 g at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported total fat value is 4.4 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.2 g to 11.1 g, while the complete observed span is 0.6 g to 14.3 g.

Potato salad, made with light Italian dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato salad, made with mayonnaise is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

1.3 g at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1.3 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.8 g to 1.7 g, while the complete observed span is 0.7 g to 2.2 g.

Potato, scalloped, from fresh is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

1.8 g at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 1.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.7 g to 2.6 g, while the complete observed span is 0.5 g to 5 g.

Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauce is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato salad, made with Italian dressing is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

225 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported sodium value is 225 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 186 mg to 373 mg, while the complete observed span is 145 mg to 430 mg.

Potato salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, mashed, from restaurant, with gravy is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

260 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported potassium value is 260 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 237 mg to 308 mg, while the complete observed span is 203 mg to 448 mg.

Potato, mashed, from fast food, with gravy is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato salad, from restaurant is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

15 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported calcium value is 15 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 9 mg to 174 mg, while the complete observed span is 7 mg to 191 mg.

Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauce is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat, with meat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

0.3 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records, the middle reported iron value is 0.3 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.2 mg to 0.5 mg, while the complete observed span is 0.2 mg to 1.3 mg.

Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with gravy is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 41 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

restaurant

5 records use this wording, including Potato salad with egg, from restaurant; Potato salad, from restaurant; Potato, mashed, from restaurant.

fast food

3 records use this wording, including Potato, mashed, from fast food; Potato, mashed, from fast food, with gravy; Potato, scalloped, from fast food or restaurant.

roasted

1 records use this wording, including Potato from Puerto Rican style stuffed pot roast, with gravy.

stewed

1 records use this wording, including Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy.

with sauce

1 records use this wording, including Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauce.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

41 of 41 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 58 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 250 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 116 g to 275 g, while the complete observed span is 3–275 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

1 cupAppears on 40 recordsExample: Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy →

1 largeAppears on 3 recordsExample: Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy →

1 mediumAppears on 3 recordsExample: Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy →

1 smallAppears on 3 recordsExample: Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravy →

1 potato, any sizeAppears on 2 recordsExample: Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with cheese →

1 extra large pancakeAppears on 1 recordsExample: Potato pancake →

1 large pancakeAppears on 1 recordsExample: Potato pancake →

1 medium pancakeAppears on 1 recordsExample: Potato pancake →

1 miniature/bite size pancakeAppears on 1 recordsExample: Potato pancake →

1 pancake (frozen)Appears on 1 recordsExample: Potato pancake →

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

01
Match the exact description
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
02
Compare on equal weight
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
03
Scale the closest listed measure
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
04
Add missing context
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 41 “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA description	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium	Source amount	References
Potato from Puerto Rican beef stew, with gravyFDC 2709419	74 kcalper 100 g	2.5 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	235 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato from Puerto Rican chicken fricassee, with sauceFDC 2709420	72 kcalper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	145 mgper 100 g	120 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato from Puerto Rican style stuffed pot roast, with gravyFDC 2709418	74 kcalper 100 g	2.5 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	235 mgper 100 g	100 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato pancakeFDC 2709552	196 kcalper 100 g	4.5 gper 100 g	2.2 gper 100 g	402 mgper 100 g	70 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, from restaurantFDC 2709531	175 kcalper 100 g	3 gper 100 g	1.1 gper 100 g	333 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with any type of fat free dressingFDC 2709540	89 kcalper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	205 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with creamy dressingFDC 2709536	142 kcalper 100 g	2.9 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	188 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with Italian dressingFDC 2709538	114 kcalper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	212 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with light creamy dressingFDC 2709537	102 kcalper 100 g	3 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	193 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with light Italian dressingFDC 2709539	94 kcalper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	200 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with light mayonnaiseFDC 2709533	111 kcalper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	205 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressingFDC 2709535	111 kcalper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	205 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with mayonnaiseFDC 2709532	157 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	329 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad with egg, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressingFDC 2709534	112 kcalper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	179 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, from restaurantFDC 2709542	178 kcalper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	361 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, German styleFDC 2709541	108 kcalper 100 g	2.9 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	181 mgper 100 g	88 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with any type of fat free dressingFDC 2709551	81 kcalper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	215 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with creamy dressingFDC 2709547	140 kcalper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	197 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with Italian dressingFDC 2709549	108 kcalper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	225 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with light creamy dressingFDC 2709548	95 kcalper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	203 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with light Italian dressingFDC 2709550	85 kcalper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	210 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with light mayonnaiseFDC 2709544	105 kcalper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	215 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressingFDC 2709546	105 kcalper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	215 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with mayonnaiseFDC 2709543	168 kcalper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	179 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressingFDC 2709545	107 kcalper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	186 mgper 100 g	138 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from fast foodFDC 2709493	89 kcalper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	1.3 gper 100 g	306 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from fast food, with gravyFDC 2709494	81 kcalper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	1.1 gper 100 g	323 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milkFDC 2709496	114 kcalper 100 g	2.2 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	210 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with cheeseFDC 2709497	145 kcalper 100 g	4.4 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	258 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from fresh, made with milk, with gravyFDC 2709498	100 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	246 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from restaurantFDC 2709500	138 kcalper 100 g	2.1 gper 100 g	1.1 gper 100 g	370 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from restaurant, with gravyFDC 2709501	120 kcalper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	0.9 gper 100 g	373 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, from school lunchFDC 2709502	77 kcalper 100 g	2.1 gper 100 g	1 gper 100 g	201 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, ready-to-heatFDC 2709495	106 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	298 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with cheeseFDC 2709508	138 kcalper 100 g	4.3 gper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	336 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with gravyFDC 2709509	94 kcalper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	316 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, scalloped, from fast food or restaurantFDC 2709449	206 kcalper 100 g	6.7 gper 100 g	0.7 gper 100 g	408 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, scalloped, from freshFDC 2709450	168 kcalper 100 g	7.1 gper 100 g	0.8 gper 100 g	322 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, scalloped, from fresh, with meatFDC 2709451	173 kcalper 100 g	7.4 gper 100 g	0.7 gper 100 g	358 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heatFDC 2709454	178 kcalper 100 g	6.8 gper 100 g	0.7 gper 100 g	400 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat, with meatFDC 2709455	183 kcalper 100 g	7.1 gper 100 g	0.7 gper 100 g	430 mgper 100 g	125 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 41 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.