🍟 French fries: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of french fries has about 312 kcal; 1 medium serving (120 g) has about 374 kcal. Below are the calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat per 100 g and per typical portion.
Calories in a typical portion
A typical portion is 1 medium serving (120 g), with about 374 kcal and 4.1 g of protein: roughly 19% of a 2,000 kcal reference day.
| 100 g | 1 medium serving (120 g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 312 | 374 |
| Protein (g) | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Carbs (g) | 41 | 49.2 |
| Fat (g) | 15 | 18 |
Where do the calories come from?
Most of the energy comes from carbohydrates: about 52% of the calories. Per 100 g: 3.4 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.
How to log it accurately
The biggest error comes from the amount, not the food: a generous serving can be twice the typical portion. In Balanza you photograph the plate and it estimates the grams, or you pick a portion from the search, and you can adjust the grams before saving.
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In Balanza you photograph the plate or type its name, and the values are worked out and added to your diary. Free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a portion of french fries?
1 medium serving (120 g): about 374 kcal and 4.1 g of protein.
How many calories are in 100 g of french fries?
100 g of french fries has about 312 kcal, with 3.4 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.
Is french fries high in protein?
No. Only about 3.4 g of protein per 100 g. To raise the protein of the meal, add a source such as eggs, chicken, fish, legumes or yogurt.
How do I track french fries in my food diary?
The easiest way: photograph the plate in the Balanza app or type the food name, and the amount, calories and protein are worked out for you. You can adjust the grams before saving.
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Values are approximate and rounded, per 100 g of the edible part, based on food composition tables such as USDA FoodData Central. Real values vary with brand, variety and preparation. They are guidance, not a laboratory measurement.