Calories in French fries
French fries contains 312 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 medium serving (115 g) — carries about 359 kcal.
Frying turns the light potato into a ~360 kcal side.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 medium serving (115 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | 359 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g | 47 g |
| Fibre | 3.8 g | 4.4 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~90 minutes
~36 minutes
Approximate, for a ~359 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in french fries?
French fries contains 312 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 medium serving (115 g) — carries about 359 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does french fries have?
Per 100 g: 3.4 g protein, 15 g fat and 41 g carbohydrates, of which 3.8 g fibre.
Is french fries suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 312 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 medium serving (115 g)) is ~359 kcal. Frying turns the light potato into a ~360 kcal side.
How much does one serving of french fries weigh?
The typical serving is 1 medium serving (115 g) — about 115 g, which equals ~359 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of french fries?
Roughly 90 minutes of brisk walking or 36 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.