Fried potatoes probably originated in France or Belgium and are common throughout Europe and North America. This dish has many names and is most often known as "french fries" or simply "fries" in the United States. Fresh cut fries are prepared from the raw potato just before serving it to the consumer.
Preparation
The potato is sliced into long, thin strips and deep-fried, usually in beef tallow. Thicker slices are more likely to be called "steak fries." Fresh cut fries are typically salted and served with ketchup, although this nutrition information will apply only to the fried potatoes. A serving of fresh cut fries weighs 168 grams or about 6 ounces.
Calories
A serving of fresh cut fries contains a total of 467 calories. Carbohydrates provide 214 calories, fat contributes 225 calories and proteins have 28 calories. A serving of fresh cut fries provides about 23 percent of the daily value (DV) for total calories, assuming a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Carbohydrates
A serving of fresh cut fries has about 56 grams of total carbohydrates, including 51 grams of pure carbohydrates and 5 grams of digestible fiber. A gram of carbohydrates contains about 4 calories so a serving of fresh cut fries contains 51 x 4 = 204 calories from pure carbohydrates. Each gram of digestible fiber averages about 2 calories, so a serving of fresh cut fries contains 2 x 5 = 10 calories from digestible fiber.
Fat
A serving of fries contains a total of 25 grams of fat. Each gram of fat contains 9 calories, so a serving of fresh cut fries contains 25 x 9 = 225 calories from fat. Polyunsaturated fat accounts for 4 grams and saturated fats comprise 21 grams.
Protein
A serving of fresh cut fries contains about 7 grams of protein. Each gram of protein contains 4 calories, so a serving of fresh cut fries contains 7 x 4 = 28 calories.
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