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Potato Masher

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A kitchen utensil used to puree potatoes after they are cooked or to puree other soft foods for making food dishes requiring a smooth textured ingredient. Potato mashers are typically made of stainless steel or nylon and are available in a variety of different styles, all working equally well. When making mashed potato dishes, mashed sweet potatoes, or to puree ingredients to make baby food, a sturdy masher makes the preparation process very easy.
Potato Masher
Potato Masher

USDA Nutrition Facts

Fast foods, potato, mashed (USDA#21139)

Serving Size 0.33300000000000002 cup
Calories 83
Protein 2g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 16g
Potassium 294mg
Sodium 227mg
Cholesterol 2mg

Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk and butter added (USDA#11934)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 113
Protein 1g
Total Fat 4g
Total Carbohydrates 16g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 1g
Potassium 286mg
Sodium 317mg
Cholesterol 11mg

Potatoes, mashed, prepared from flakes, without milk, whole milk and margarine (USDA#11930)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 113
Protein 1g
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 15g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Potassium 233mg
Sodium 332mg
Cholesterol 4mg

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