Instant mashed potatoes
Bob's Red Mill Potato Flakes Instant Mashed Potatoes
16 oz
Score
- No additives
Why it scores 100
Bob's Red Mill Potato Flakes Instant Mashed Potatoes scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2 points Energy 389 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Potato Flakes Instant Mashed Potatoes
START100
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 389 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 5.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
subtotal0
Bonuses
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
subtotal+8
TOTAL 100Excellent
100 + 8 = 100
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 389 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.333 cup (18 g)
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
Dehydrated potatoes.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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