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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 16/100
How many beneficial nutrients Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
56% from carbs
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Carbs 56%27.8 g per serving
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Fat 39%8.6 g per serving
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Protein 4%2.1 g per serving
What Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | |
| Starch | 20.8 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 25.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 397.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 977.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 781.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 30.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 29.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 6,016.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 397.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 25.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.1 g | |
| Histidine | 46.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 87.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 153.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 135.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 32.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 99.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 83.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 20.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 124.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 95.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 130.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 375.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 37.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 324.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 83.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 90.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 102.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 75.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 4.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 25.4 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.8 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 103.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 312.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 480.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 6.3 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.9 g | — |
About Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated
Potato puffs, often known by the brand name Tater Tots, are bite-size nuggets of grated potato that are seasoned, formed into little cylinders, and fried or baked until crispy and golden outside and fluffy within. Invented in the 1950s as a clever way to use up leftover potato scraps, they became a freezer-aisle favorite and a hit with kids, a fun, poppable alternative to French fries. Potato puffs provide carbohydrates, some fiber, and potassium from the potatoes, but frying adds fat and calories, so baked or air-fried versions make a lighter choice, and the salty seasoning adds sodium.
They are a classic diner and cafeteria side and the crowning ingredient in the cheesy casserole known as Tater Tot hotdish. Serve them hot with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce, or load them up nacho-style with cheese, bacon, and scallions. Cook them straight from frozen for the best texture, and spread them in a single layer with a little space between so they brown evenly and crisp instead of steaming.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated?
There are 190 calories in 100 g of Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated, or about 150 calories in 10 puffs (79 g).
How much protein is in Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated?
Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated?
Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated has 27.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated?
Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated provides 8.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated a good source of?
Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated is a good source of Thiamin (B1) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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