Are There Any Good Instant Mashed Potatoes

We tested three types of instant potatoes: Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes: These were our favorite! They had great buttery flavor, a good consistency and were fairly light and fluffy. … They had the consistency most like our traditional fresh homemade mashed potatoes, and the flavor was comforting.

What instant mashed potatoes are best?

  • 1 Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes. …
  • 2 Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes. …
  • 3 Hungry Jack Potato Hungry Jack Mashed Potatoes. …
  • 4 Bob’s Red Mill Potato Flakes. …
  • 5 Idaho Spuds Classic Mashed Potatoes. …
  • 6 365 Everyday Value Instant Mashed Potatoes.

Why is instant mashed potatoes bad for you?

Instant mashed potatoes have substantially more sodium than fresh potatoes, and much less dietary fiber. In other respects they are similar to mashed fresh potatoes in their nutritional qualities, about two-thirds starch by dry weight, with smaller amounts of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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