French fries, fast food: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
This is a brand-name or restaurant product. The recipe may have changed since these data were compiled (SR Legacy ends in 2018).
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 cal | 222 cal | 11% |
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 29.4 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 411 mg | 9% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 cal | 222 cal | 11% |
| Energy (kJ) | 1,305 kJ | 927 kJ | |
| Water | 38.6 % | 27.4 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 29.4 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | 4.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | 3.8 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.08 g | 0.06 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.02 g | 0.01 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 1.22 g | 0.87 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 0.84 g | 0.59 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.03 g | 0.02 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 5.82 g | 4.13 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.11 g | 0.08 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 4.95 g | 3.51 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.44 g | 0.31 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 210 mg | 149 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 411 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 125 mg | 89 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 0.18 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 3.3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.67 mg | 1.19 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 11.2 µg | 8.0 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 3.0 mg | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.58 mg | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 0.26 mg | 16% |
| Folate (DFE) | 30 µg | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.00 µg | 0.00 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 37 mg | 26 mg | 5% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 serving small (71 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1.85 g | 1.31 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Questions about French fries, fast food
How many calories are in French fries, fast food?
French fries, fast food has 312 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1 serving small (71 g), that is 222 calories.
Where do the values for French fries, fast food come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 170698: “Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.