Fries are sliced potatoes that are fried in oil. Waffle fries are a type of fries in which the potatoes are cut in a criss-cross pattern that resemble waffles. Waffle fries are common in fast-food restaurants and may also be found in the frozen food section of a grocery store.
Preparation
The potatoes are sliced lengthwise, and the slices are then cut into the criss-cross pattern. These slices are then placed in boiling oil and fried. The oil in which the potatoes are fried can have a significant effect on the nutritional value of waffle fries. These values assume the fries are unsalted.
Serving Size
The serving size of the waffle fries is 4 oz.
Calories
A serving of waffle fries contains 305 calories. Carbohydrates provide 183 calories, proteins provide 19 calories and fat provides 103 calories. A serving of waffle fries provides 15 percent of the daily value (DV) of calories, assuming a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Carbohydrates
A serving of waffle fries contains about 48 grams of total carbohydrates, including 43.5 grams of pure carbohydrates and 4.5 grams of digestible fiber. A gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories, so a serving of waffle fries contains 43.5 x 4, or 174 calories from pure carbohydrates. Each gram of digestible fiber averages about 2 calories, so 2 x 4.5, or nine calories of digestible fiber can be found in one serving.
Fat
A serving of waffle fries contains a total of about 11.5 grams of fat. Each gram of fat contains 9 calories, so a serving of waffle fries contains 11.5 x 9 = 103 calories from fat. Polyunsaturated fat accounts for 6 grams, and saturated fats comprise 5.5 grams.
Protein
A serving of waffle fries contains about 4.75 grams of protein. Each gram of protein contains 4 calories, so a serving of waffle fries contains 4.75 x 4, or 19 calories.
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