French Fries

    French fries are a popular side dish in fast-food restaurants, burger joints, and in homes across the U.S. The salty snack can be made from scratch using fresh potatoes and your choice of oil and seasoning, but many home cooks use frozen fries instead. Commercially processed frozen french fries may be made with additional ingredients such as corn starch, rice flour, and artificial flavors.

    While potatoes—the primary ingredient in french fries—are a lower-calorie, low-fat food, french fries are usually high in fat, calories, and sodium. If you include them in your diet, it’s smart to consume french fries in moderation or to use a cooking method that reduces the fat and sodium content.

     

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      The following nutrition information is provided  of french fries made from fresh potatoes and fried.

       

       Calories  196
       Fat  13.1g
       Sodium  141 mg
       Carbohydrates  18.5mg
       Fiber  1.6g
       Sugars  1.3g
       Protein  1.9g
       Vitamin C  9.7mg

      Carbs

      There are 196 calories and 18.5 grams of carbohydrates in a single serving of french fries. However, calorie counts can vary depending on how the french fries are prepared. For example, fast-food french fries and restaurant french fries tend to be higher in calories and carbs. A single serving of homemade french fries contains about 1.6 grams of fiber and 1.25 grams of naturally-occurring sugar. The rest of the carbohydrate in french fries is starch.

      The glycemic index (GI) of french fries can vary but most estimates put the number between 54 and 75, making them a moderate to high glycemic food.

      Fats

      According to  data, french fries usually contain about 13g of fat per serving. This includes 1.8g of saturated fat, 5.4g of polyunsaturated fat, and 5.4g of monounsaturated fat.

      Fast food french fries are likely to be higher in total fat and saturated fat. According to USDA data, McDonald’s french fries contain 15.5g of total fat and 2.3g of saturated fat per 100-gram serving.2

      Protein

      A single serving of french fries provides about 1.9g of protein.

      Vitamins and Minerals

      French fries can be a good source of certain vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C (9.7mg), vitamin B6 (0.265mg), and vitamin K (16.3mcg). But again, the nutrients you get from fries can depend on the preparation method. Potato skins are known to contain more nutrients (such as potassium, fiber, and B vitamins), so if you consume fries with the skins still on you may benefit from more vitamins and min

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