Salad, potato, with mayonnaise, retail

Retail potato salad with mayonnaise is a prepared dish made from cooked potatoes mixed with a mayonnaise dressing. The figures provided are based on manufacturers’ recipes. It mainly provides fat and carbohydrate: per 100g, it contains 12g of fat, 12g of carbohydrate and 658 kJ of energy. It also contains 0.4g of salt.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while fat provides energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The mayonnaise contributes to the fat content, which is relevant for people monitoring their fat or energy intake. Salt content is also worth noting when comparing prepared salads, as recipes can differ between products. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.