French fries: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of French fries (1 medium order, 117 g) has 365 kcal. Per 100 g: 312 kcal.
French fries is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 3.4 g protein, 41.4 g carbohydrates (3.8 g fiber) and 14.7 g fat: about 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What French fries provides most
- High in vitamin B6: 0.37 mg per 100 g, 22 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B3 (niacin): 3 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of carbohydrates: 41.4 g per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.17 mg per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of fiber: 3.8 g per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of potassium: 579 mg per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 210 mg.
French fries per serving
The serving is 1 medium order, 117 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 medium order |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.4 g | 48.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.35 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 17.2 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 246 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| French fries, fried in vegetable oil | 117 | 365 |
| Total | 117 | 365 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
A single USDA record: already fried and salted.
French fries nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 312 kcal | — |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7 % |
| Total fat | 14.7 g | 19 % |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.4 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 41.4 g | 15 % |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 14 % |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 5 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamin K | 11.2 µg | 9 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 14 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 3 mg | 19 % |
| B6 | 0.37 mg | 22 % |
| B9 · Folate | 30 µg | 8 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.81 mg | 5 % |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 8 % |
| Phosphorus | 125 mg | 10 % |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 9 % |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 5 % |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.44 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, French fries ranks 10th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, French fries is in the top 10 for potassium (5th).
Where it comes from
Belgium and France both claim them.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in French fries?
A reference serving (1 medium order, 117 g) has 365 kcal: 312 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in French fries?
In the reference recipe: french fries, fried in vegetable oil (117 g).
How much protein do French fries have?
3.4 g per 100 g; 4 g in 1 medium order.
How many carbs do French fries have?
41.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 3.8 g is fiber and 0.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals do French fries have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B6, 22 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 19 %; carbohydrates, 15 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 14 %.
Where does French fries come from?
Belgium and France both claim them. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 21138 · Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil · Fried in vegetable oil, salted
One serving (1 medium order) is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers