Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter)

Potatoes and other starchy tubers 80 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter) provides 80 kcal (337 kJ). Energy density and nutrient contents are detailed below, value by value. This food belongs to the “Potatoes and other starchy tubers” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein2 g 4%

Fat2.8 g 4%

Carbohydrates11.5 g 4%

Dietary fibre0.8 g 3%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	80 kcal (337 kJ)C	4%
Protein	2 gC	4%
Fat	2.8 gC	4%
of which saturated fat	1.6 gC	8%
of which polyunsaturated	0.2 gC	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	11.5 gC	4%
of which sugars	1.8 gC	2%
Dietary fibre	0.8 gC	3%
Water	83 gC	n/a
Alcohol	0 gC	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	46 mgC	6%
Iron	0.4 mgC	3%
Magnesium	13 mgC	3%
Phosphorus	67 mgC	10%
Potassium	220 mgC	11%
Sodium	220 mgC	9%
Zinc	0.2 mgC	2%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0.1 µgC	2%
Vitamin B12	0.1 µgC	2%
Vitamin C	3 mgC	3%
Folate	5 µgC	2%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein4%

Fat4%

Carbohydrates4%

Dietary fibre3%

Potassium11%

Phosphorus10%

Sodium9%

Calcium6%

Magnesium3%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Potato, new, with skin, boiled (without salt)	+ 0.2 g	+ 2.7 g	+ 14 kcal
vs Rosti (shredded potatoes), unprepared	+ 0.1 g	− 1.3 g	− 28 kcal
vs Potatoe, peeled, steamed (without addition of salt)	± 0 g	+ 2.7 g	+ 5 kcal
vs Polenta nera (made from corn semolina and buckwheat flour,) cooked	− 2.2 g	− 2 g	− 33 kcal
vs Mashed potatoes, prepared (with cream and butter)	± 0 g	− 5.6 g	− 58 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Mashed potatoes, prepared (with cream and butter)138 kcal

Mashed potatoes, prepared (with half skimmed milk and butter)91 kcal

Potato, new, with skin, boiled (without salt)66 kcal

Rosti (shredded potatoes), unprepared108 kcal

Potatoe, peeled, steamed (without addition of salt)75 kcal

Potato, peeled, raw76 kcal

Sweet potato, steamed (without addition of salt)81 kcal

Sweet potato, raw81 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter)?

100 g of Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter) provides 80 kcal, i.e. 337 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter)?

100 g provides 2 g of protein, i.e. 4% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter)?

100 g contains 2.8 g of fat, of which 1.6 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Mashed potatoes, instant, prepared (with water and butter)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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