Calories in French Fries
French Fries has about 234 calories per 1 small serving (75 g), or 312 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.6 g protein, 31.1 g carbs and 11 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 small serving (75 g) | 1 medium serving (115 g) | 1 large serving (155 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | 234 kcal | 359 kcal | 484 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.6 g | 3.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.4 g | 31.1 g | 47.6 g | 64.2 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 11 g | 16.9 g | 22.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 2.8 g | 4.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 158 mg | 241 mg | 326 mg |
About French Fries
Fast-food fries are about 310 kcal per 100 g — a medium portion is around 350 kcal and a large is close to 500. The potato is innocent; the frying oil is roughly 40% of the calories.
Tip: A small fries is a side; a large fries is the same as the burger it came with.
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Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking52 min
- Running21 min
- Cycling29 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in french fries?+
About 234 kcal per 1 small serving (75 g), or 312 kcal per 100 g. Deep-fried potato; oil accounts for a large share of the calories.
How many calories in 1 medium serving of french fries?+
1 medium serving (115 g) is roughly 359 kcal with 3.9 g protein, 47.6 g carbs and 16.9 g fat.
How much protein is in french fries?+
About 2.6 g per 1 small serving. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is french fries good for weight loss?+
French Fries is calorie-dense (312 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.