Fast food and treats
How many calories are in french fries?
French fries has 312 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 serving small, 71 g) has 222 calories.
- Calories, 1 serving small (71 g)
- 222
- Calories per gram
- 3.1
Medium energy density
Calories in french fries by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving small (71 g) | 222 | 2.4 g | 29.4 g | 10.4 g |
| 1 serving medium (117 g) | 365 | 4 g | 48.4 g | 17.2 g |
| 1 serving large (154 g) | 480 | 5.2 g | 63.8 g | 22.6 g |
| 100 g | 312 | 3.4 g | 41.4 g | 14.7 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 4%
- Carbs 53%
- Fat 43%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 3.4 g
- Carbs
- 41.4 g
- Fat
- 14.7 g
- Fibre
- 3.8 g
- Sugar
- 0.3 g
- Sodium
- 210 mg
Fast food and treats: lightest first
- Cheese pizza 266 cal per 100 g
- Butter croissant 406 cal per 100 g
- Glazed donut 421 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is french fries high in calories?
It has 3.1 calories per gram, which counts as medium energy density. That's more calories per gram than 73% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of french fries?
312 calories, with 3.4 g protein, 41.4 g carbs and 14.7 g fat.
Where do the calories in french fries come from?
Roughly 4% from protein, 53% from carbs, 43% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170698: "Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.