Vitamin A in Roasted Potatoes - Mashed Potato

In a Mashed Potato ( (1 Medium Potato) ) there are about 147 calories out of which 47 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1 Medium Potato) Mashed Potato is 5.2 g. Within the fat content, a Mashed Potato contains 1.16 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 1.44 g of polyunsaturated fat and 2.32 g of monounsaturated fat.

To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a (1 Medium Potato) Mashed Potato is 1 mg.

A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A (1 Medium Potato) Mashed Potato contains about 1.9 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.

When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single (1 Medium Potato) Mashed Potato contains about 340 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.

Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a Mashed Potato is 23.11 (g), 8% of daily value.

Sugar in a Mashed Potato is about 2.03 g and the amount of protein in a Mashed Potato is approximately 2.65 g.

Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a Mashed Potato .

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