Calories in French Fries
1 french fry (5 g) has 16 calories, with 0.2 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 2.1 g of carbohydrates. Per 100 grams, french fries has 312 calories.
Most of the calories in french fries come from carbohydrates (53%). French fries is a good source of potassium. It has more calories per gram than 99% of the 622 vegetables in our database.
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French Fries calories by serving size
Common amounts of french fries with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 16 | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 french fry | 5 g | 16 | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 straight cut | 5 g | 16 | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 2.1 g |
| 2 french fries | 10 g | 31 | 0.3 g | 1.5 g | 4.1 g |
| 2 straight cuts | 10 g | 31 | 0.3 g | 1.5 g | 4.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 88 | 1 g | 4.2 g | 12 g |
| 1/2 cup | 30 g | 94 | 1 g | 4.4 g | 12 g |
| 1 cup | 60 g | 187 | 2.1 g | 8.8 g | 25 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 312 | 3.4 g | 15 g | 41 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 354 | 3.9 g | 17 g | 47 g |
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French Fries: common questions
How many calories are in 1 french fry?
1 french fry (5 g) has 16 calories.
How many calories are in 100 grams of french fries?
100 grams of french fries has 312 calories, 3.4 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 41 g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in french fries?
French fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g. 1 french fry gives you 0.2 g.
Is french fries high in calories?
French fries has 312 calories per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 99% of the 622 vegetables in our database. A 2,000 calorie day fits about 641 g of it.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709461. Original description: Potato, french fries, fast food. Portion weights are USDA household measures.