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Deep-fried potato sticks served with sauces like ketchup or mayonnaise.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of French Fries with Sauce (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.6 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 3.7 g of fiber. Its 408 mg of Sodium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
French fries with sauce are potato sticks fried until crisp, then topped with or served alongside a sauce such as ketchup or mayonnaise. The fries-and-sauce combination is popular across Europe and has become a familiar snack and side dish around the world, including in North America and the UK.
The contrast of crisp edges, soft centres and tangy or creamy sauce makes them an easy partner for burgers and sandwiches, or a snack on their own. They are mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with relatively little protein. For a lighter plate, keep the sauce on the side and pair a smaller portion with a salad.
Selected: 100 g
260
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 5% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B3
1.5mg · 9% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
420mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 260 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 105:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (105:1).
Ketchup and mayonnaise are the most common choices for French fries with sauce. Garlic sauce, barbecue sauce, cheese sauce, or a spicy dip also work well; serve sauces on the side if you want the fries to stay crisp.
To make French fries with sauce, cut potatoes into sticks, rinse off surface starch, and dry them thoroughly before frying until golden. Season the fries, then add the sauce just before serving so the coating does not soften them too soon.
French fries with sauce become soggy because moisture from the sauce softens the fries’ crisp outer layer. Add the sauce right before eating, or serve it separately for dipping. A crowded plate can also trap steam and soften the fries.
Yes, you can make the fries for French fries with sauce in an air fryer. Toss the potato sticks lightly with oil, arrange them in a single layer, and cook until crisp; add sauce only after cooking.
Reheat French fries with sauce in an oven or air fryer, separating the fries from the sauce first when possible. A microwave warms them quickly but usually leaves them soft. Add fresh sauce after reheating for the best texture.
French fries with sauce pair well with burgers, grilled meat, sandwiches, or fried fish. For a more balanced plate, add a salad or another vegetable. Keep extra dipping sauce on the side so it does not coat the whole serving.
Add sauce to French fries after frying, immediately before serving. Putting sauce on before cooking does not create the usual sauced-fries finish and can burn or separate, while adding it too early after cooking makes the fries lose their crunch.
French fries with sauce are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in a covered container within two hours. Eat them within a few days and reheat until steaming hot; fries stored separately from the sauce usually reheat better.
French fries with sauce can make weight loss harder if large portions or frequent servings push your overall energy intake higher. A smaller serving alongside vegetables and a filling protein-rich main dish is a more practical way to include them.
People with diabetes can include French fries with sauce, but the potato portion can raise blood glucose, and sweet sauces may add more carbohydrate. Pair a modest serving with protein and vegetables, and seek individual meal advice from a clinician or dietitian.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.