Fries are a common name for long strips of potatoes deep-fried in oil. The nutritional information for fries can vary considerably, according to the particular recipe. The type and amount of oil that the fries contain is a significant factor, as is the amount of added salt. Fries commonly come with sauces, especially ketchup, in the United States.
Calories
The website Fitbit provides nutritional information for a 4oz. serving of fries and does not include additional ingredients such as ketchup or salt. A serving of fries contains a total of 274 calories. Fat provides 132 calories, carbohydrates account for 129 calories and protein accounts for the remaining 13 calories. A serving of fries provides 13.7 percent of the daily value of calories, assuming a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Fat
A serving of fries has 14.7g total fat, including 3.4g saturated fat and 3.8g of trans fat. This provides 23 percent of the daily value for total fat and 17 percent of the daily value for saturated fat. This particular recipe uses cholesterol-free oil, so the fries contain no cholesterol.
Carbohydrates and Protein
Fries contain about 32.3g of total carbohydrates per serving, which provides 11 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates. This total includes 3g of dietary fiber, or 12 percent of the daily value for fiber. A serving of fries has 0.6g of simple sugars. It also contains 3.2g of protein, which is 6 percent of the daily value for protein.
Vitamins
A serving of fries delivered 16 percent of the daily value for vitamin B-6, 11 percent of the daily value for niacin and 10 percent of the daily value for thiamin. It also has 5 percent of the daily value for pantothenic acid and 4 percent of the daily value for vitamin C. Fries contain no vitamin A.
Minerals
Fries contain 472.9mg of potassium per serving, or 14 percent of the daily value for potassium. It also has 166.8mg of sodium, which is 7 percent of the daily value for sodium. Additional minerals in a serving of fries includes 12 percent of the daily value for phosphorus, 7 percent of the daily value for iron, 7 percent daily value for magnesium and 6 percent of the daily value for copper.
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