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Simply Potato Traditional Mashed Potatoes
Meat
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Simply Potato Traditional Mashed Potatoes

Simply Potatoes
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes is a refrigerated prepared side you’ll typically find in the deli or refrigerated prepared foods aisle, tucked near packaged potato salads, shredded vegetables, prepared gravies and other ready-to-heat sides. Packaged in a clear plastic tub and marketed under a friendly, kitchen-table brand name, it reads as an easy, homey shortcut for busy cooks. Shoppers reach for it on weeknights, holiday runs, or when they want a no-fuss side for a potluck or family dinner — it also works for game-day spreads or as a last-minute Thanksgiving backup. The brand leans into a wholesome, “simple” positioning that appeals to parents and convenience-focused shoppers looking for familiar, comfort-food staples; labeling often emphasizes real potatoes and dairy, evoking homemade mashed potatoes. There’s no organic certification on the typical pack, and the visual design trades bright kid-focused graphics for a home-cooked vibe, though phrases like “made with potatoes” can create a health-halo. In plain terms, the product is a processed prepared food: whole potatoes are cooked and combined with dairy, butter and margarine plus stabilizers and preservatives to maintain color and freshness. Sensory character is creamy and smooth with a fluffy, spoonable texture and a buttery, slightly salty flavor; reheating is a ritual — scoop into a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, stir until steaming, and serve straight from the tub to the plate. It’s designed to deliver consistent texture and convenience rather than the variability of hand-mashed spuds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Potatoes,, Whole, Milk,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Margarine, (Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Vegetable, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor, (Includes, Milk),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate, Added,, Vitamin, D3),, Salt,, Contains, 1/2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Disodium, Pyrophosphate, (Added, to, Maintain, Color),, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Bisulfite, (Added, to, Maintain, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Bisulfite - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product contains industrial ingredients and additives (margarine with emulsifiers, preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium bisulfite, and disodium pyrophosphate) and is a ready-to-heat formulated food, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Simply Potato Traditional Mashed Potatoes

That's a great question! These mashed potatoes can be part of a balanced meal, especially if you're looking for a quick side dish. They offer comfort and flavor, but keep in mind they do have some sodium and fat, so if you're watching those, it might be best to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

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weeknight-dinner
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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