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Does mashed potatoes have low fat?
Potatoes are low fat. Mashed potatoes can be low fat, if you make them with regular milk or skim milk and don't add any butter or only a small amount of butter/margarine. But, if you are not making them yourself, then they will likely have butter and maybe cream or half and half added and can be loaded with fat.
How much calories in 1 cup mashed potato?
it depends on how you make the mashed potatoes. About 36 carbs in a cup of mashed potatoes which is about 4 grams of fat.
How much protein in mashed potatoes?
That depends how you make them. Potatoes on their own should not be considered protein, but rather a starchy carbohydrate. If you make your mashed potatoes with butter, a little milk and parmesan cheese like most people, you'll have as much protein as the milk/cheese contain. It all depends how much you add.
Are mashed potatoes a type of potato before mashed?
they are not. if you want to make mashed potatoes you don't buy potatoes called mashed potatoes, you buy baby red or something. then you mash them and then they are called mashed potatoes. as mashed ED as in past tense. i mashed the potatoes-past tense!!!!!!!!!!
Can potatoes be cooked and refrigerated 24 hours before mashing?
Yes they can be. They will not turn or anything like that. Just be sure to heat them before adding the butter and milk to make mashed potatoes.
Can make mashed potatoes with canned potatoes?
maybe if you mash them there`s barley any difference
How many calories in 1 mashed potato?
That varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. It also depends on the amount of instant mash, and whether or not you add milk and butter. The calorie content (before anything is added) is usually written on the packet or box.
Does eating mashed potatoes make you smarter for a time?
NO
How many cups of mashed potatoes to equal 1 pound of potatoes?
The answer will vary with the size of the potato. 4 to 5 medium potatoes would equal about 1 pound. One medium potato is equal to about 1/2 cup, so one pound of potatoes would be equal to about 2 cups of mashe potatoes.
How do you make good mash potatoes without butter?
Use Smart Balance. Tastes like butter but with zero trans fats.Another way is to use canned chicken broth instead of milk. The broth has a bit of chicken fat in it which will satisfy the tastebuds without adding butter. Also look for potatoes labeled "Yukon Gold". These potatoes are naturally yellow and butter tasting without the need for butter.
Are whole boiled potatoes healthier than cut up in mashed potatoes?
No, both are equally healthful. It's what you put in the mashed that will make it unhealthy or not.
What are healthy recipes for kids that are easy to make?
Healthy recipes for kids that are easy to make include mashed potatoes made with cauliflower, apple slices with honey, celery with peanut butter and applesauce.
