French fries are strips of potatoes that you cook by frying in oil, although the specific recipe may vary considerably. They're standard fare in many restaurants and are also commercially available in supermarkets. The nutritional content of french fries depends primarily on the type and amount of oil they contain.
Serving Size
This nutritional information is for a relatively low-fat version of frozen french fries that you can buy from a supermarket. The potatoes are fried in vegetable oil and don't contain any added salt. A serving size of french size is 65g, or slightly more than 2 ounces. This is equal to about 10 individual fries of average size.
Calories
A serving of french fries contains a total of 98 calories. Carbohydrates provide 65 calories, proteins provide 6 calories and fat provides the remaining 27 calories. A serving of french fries provides 5 percent of the daily value (DV) of calories, assuming a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Remember that most fast-food eateries and restaurants give much larger portions, so calories are likely to greatly exceed these values.
Carbohydrates
A serving of french fries contains about 16g of total carbohydrates, which provides 5 percent of the DV for carbohydrates. This total includes about 1g of dietary fiber, or 5 percent of the DV for fiber. A serving of french fries has virtually no simple sugars.
Protein and Fat
A serving of french fries contains about 1.5g of protein, or about 3 percent of the DV for protein. A serving of French fries also has 3g total fat, including 0.6g saturated fat. This provides 5 percent of the DV for total fat and 3 percent of the DV for saturated fat.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of french fries has 11mg, or about 19 percent, of the DV for vitamin C. It also provides 8 percent of the DV for potassium, 5 percent of the DV phosphorus and 5 percent of the DV manganese. A serving of french fries without added salt has only 15mg of sodium, or about 1 percent of the DV for sodium.
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