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Boiled potato salad with mayonnaise-style sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sauced boiled potato salad (180 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 143 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.3 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
257
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
33.3g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 5% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.07 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 29 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 129 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 200 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 358 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 386 kcal |
Calculated from 143 calories per 100 g.
Sauced boiled potato salad is made by boiling potatoes until just tender, cooling them, and gently folding them into a mayonnaise-style sauce. Cut the potatoes after cooling so they hold their shape, then chill the salad before serving to let the flavors combine.
Sauced boiled potato salad starts with boiled potatoes and a mayonnaise-style dressing. Depending on the recipe, it may also include mustard, chopped pickles, herbs, spring onion, peas, or hard-boiled egg; the extras vary, so there is no single required combination.
Choose potatoes that hold their shape, boil them until just tender, and let them cool before cutting and dressing. For sauced boiled potato salad, fold the sauce in gently rather than stirring vigorously, which can break the potato pieces.
Yes, sauced boiled potato salad can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. A little chilling helps the flavors blend, but add delicate fresh herbs shortly before serving so they keep their color and texture.
Keep sauced boiled potato salad covered and refrigerated, and eat it within a few days. Because its mayonnaise-style dressing is perishable, do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended period, especially during a meal or picnic.
Freezing sauced boiled potato salad is not recommended. Potatoes can become watery or mealy after thawing, and mayonnaise-style sauce may separate; prepare only what you can use and refrigerate leftovers instead.
Sauced boiled potato salad works well alongside grilled chicken, burgers, or other grilled foods. It can also be served as part of a picnic or buffet spread; pair its creamy dressing with crisp vegetables or a lighter, tangy side.
It can be served slightly warm, but sauced boiled potato salad made with mayonnaise-style dressing is usually served chilled or at cool room temperature. Let the potatoes cool before mixing in the sauce, and keep the finished salad refrigerated until serving.
You can make sauced boiled potato salad lighter by replacing some or all of the mayonnaise-style dressing with plain yogurt, or by using a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing. The result will have a less rich flavor and a different texture.
No, sauced boiled potato salad left out overnight should be discarded. Its mayonnaise-style dressing and cooked potatoes can support bacterial growth when kept warm, and chilling it afterward does not reliably make it safe to eat.
Vitamins
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
Vitamin K
24.3µg · 20% DV
Vitamin C
14.76mg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.07mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
558mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 257 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Sauced boiled potato salad combines cooked, cooled potatoes with a creamy, mayonnaise-style dressing. Recipes vary, and the name does not point to one single regional tradition: seasonings and additions depend on the cook. The potatoes stay soft and substantial, while the dressing brings a tangy, creamy finish.
It works as a chilled side at everyday meals, picnics and shared gatherings, alongside grilled foods or other salads. Potatoes provide most of the carbohydrates, while the dressing adds fat; a 100 g portion has 143 calories. For a lighter version, use less dressing or replace some of it with plain yoghurt. Fresh herbs or crisp vegetables make a pleasant contrast to its soft texture.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 35.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (35.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.