How many calories in French fries?
French fries, 1 medium order (117 g): about 365 calories, with 4 g protein, 48 g carbs and 17 g fat. Across common recipes it usually ranges from 158 to 312 kcal per 100 g, depending on how it's made.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 medium order (117 g) | 1 small order (71 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | 365 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 4 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 41.4 g | 48 g | 29 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 17 g | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 4 g | 3 g |
What makes French fries higher or lower in calories?
Cooking method is the main driver: deep-fried fast-food fries are about 312 kcal per 100 g, oven-baked frozen ones about 158. Cut, frying oil and salting also matter.
Tips for a lighter portion
- Order size is the lever: small (71 g) is about 221 kcal, medium (117 g) about 365 kcal, large (154 g) about 480 kcal.
- Oven-baked frozen fries are 158 kcal per 100 g vs 312 for fast-food deep-fried, about half.
How long to burn off 1 medium order?
89min · Walking
32min · Running
46min · CyclingFor a 70 kg (154 lb) person, from the Compendium of Physical Activities (2024).
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Numbers come from the Tabaq food database and are checked against published food-composition tables. They are estimates: every kitchen is different. How we calculate · General information only, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil (SR 170698)
- USDA FoodData Central: Potato, french fries, fast food (FNDDS 2709461)
- USDA FoodData Central: Potato, french fries, restaurant (FNDDS 2709462)
- USDA FoodData Central: Potato, french fries, from frozen, baked (FNDDS 2709460)
