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French fries calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of french fries contains 312 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 41.4 g of carbohydrate and 14.7 g of fat. It provides 3.8 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 4% Carbs 53% Fat 43%
How french fries compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French fries | 312 kcal | 3.4 g | 41.4 g | 14.7 g |
| McDonald's french fries | 323 kcal | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| Wendy's french fries | 301 kcal | 3.7 g | 39.7 g | 14.1 g |
| T.G.I. Friday's french fries | 296 kcal | 3.7 g | 36.9 g | 14.8 g |
| Cracker Barrel thick-cut onion rings | 327 kcal | 4.8 g | 41 g | 16 g |
Nutrition facts for french fries
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 41.4 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in french fries
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 125 mg | 10% |
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Calories in common french fries servings
How many calories in a portion of french fries — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small (71 g) | 222 kcal | 2 g | 29 g | 10 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 312 kcal | 3 g | 41 g | 15 g |
| 1 medium (117 g) | 365 kcal | 4 g | 48 g | 17 g |
| 1 large (154 g) | 480 kcal | 5 g | 64 g | 23 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in french fries?
French fries has 312 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in french fries?
French fries contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does french fries have?
French fries has 3.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these french fries calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170698 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
