Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a creamy, comforting dish made by mashing boiled potatoes with milk, butter, and seasonings. Originating in Europe, it has become a beloved staple side dish in many Western cuisines, especially in the United States and United Kingdom.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates and often contains significant fat from added butter and cream. A typical 1-cup serving provides potassium, vitamin C, and some B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 200-300 kcal depending on preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	237 kcal
Protein	4.9 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	8.6 g
Fiber	3.6 g
Sugar	1.7 g
Sodium	390 mg
Potassium	620 mg
Vitamin C	14 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.1 mg
Phosphorus	110 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Calcium	60 mg

Per 1 cup (215 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Mashed potatoes are a cultural cornerstone of comfort food, famously associated with Thanksgiving dinners in the U.S. Nutritionally, they are a good source of resistant starch when cooled, which can benefit gut health.