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Deep-fried, salted, crispy French fries
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
312
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
39.2g
· 50%
Protein
3.2g
· 4%
Fat
16.2g
· 46%
Fiber
3.5g
Vitamins
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
1.1mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
510mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 67.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (67.5:1).
They are typically made from pre-prepared frozen potatoes and may include ingredients used to standardize flavour, colour, or texture before frying. The exact recipe can vary by country and restaurant.
With homemade fries, you control the potato variety, oil, salt, and cooking method. Restaurant fries may be pre-treated or coated to create a consistent crisp texture and flavour.
They are better treated as a side than a regular stand-alone meal because they offer limited protein and vegetable variety. Pairing them with a protein food and a salad or other vegetables makes the meal more balanced.
Water, plain sparkling water, or an unsweetened drink is usually a more balanced choice than sugary soda. Sweet drinks can add substantially to the overall energy density of a fried meal.
Right before training, fried foods can feel heavy or cause stomach discomfort because they digest more slowly. If you are exercising soon, a lighter, easy-to-digest carbohydrate choice is often more comfortable.
They can fit occasionally as part of a meal that also includes protein and vegetables, but fries alone are not an ideal recovery meal. Post-workout eating should also support hydration and adequate protein intake.
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within two hours. Eat them within a few days, reheat them thoroughly once, and discard fries that were left at room temperature for too long.
Reheat them in a single layer in an oven or air fryer rather than the microwave. This restores crispness without adding more frying oil.
Restaurant fries can contribute a meaningful amount of salt, which may make it harder to manage sodium intake. People advised to limit salt can keep the portion modest and choose lower-sodium foods for the rest of the day.
Extra browning can add a stronger roasted flavour, but very dark or burnt starchy foods may contain more acrylamide formed during high-heat cooking. It is sensible not to make heavily browned or burnt pieces a frequent choice.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.