Potato · Solanum tuberosum
McDONALD'S, French Fries
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Fair nutrient density 19/100
How many beneficial nutrients McDONALD'S, French Fries delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in McDONALD'S, French Fries come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
49% from carbs
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Carbs 49%39.0 g per serving
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Fat 46%16.1 g per serving
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Protein 5%3.8 g per serving
What McDONALD'S, French Fries is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 355.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 4,299.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 920.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 979.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 88.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 48.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 27.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 7,625.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 153.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 4,299.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 355.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 7.3 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 60.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.6 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 32.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 132.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 560.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 227.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.3 g | — |
About McDONALD'S, French Fries
The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a starchy tuber that grows underground and ranks among the world's most important food crops, after rice, wheat, and corn. Native to the Andes of South America, it now comes in thousands of varieties, from waxy red, fingerling, and new potatoes that hold their shape to floury russets that bake and mash beautifully, plus golden Yukons and colorful purple types. Potatoes are a filling, budget-friendly source of carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, with much of their fiber sitting just under the skin, so leaving them unpeeled adds nutrition.
They are endlessly adaptable, whether boiled, steamed, baked, roasted, mashed, or fried into French fries, hash browns, and chips, and they anchor everything from potato salad to gratins and soups. Store potatoes somewhere cool, dark, dry, and airy, away from onions, where they keep for weeks, and cut away any green patches or sprouts before cooking.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McDONALD'S, French Fries?
There are 316 calories in 100 g of McDONALD'S, French Fries, or about 370 calories in 1 medium serving (117 g).
How much protein is in McDONALD'S, French Fries?
McDONALD'S, French Fries contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in McDONALD'S, French Fries?
McDONALD'S, French Fries has 39.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in McDONALD'S, French Fries?
McDONALD'S, French Fries provides 16.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is McDONALD'S, French Fries a good source of?
McDONALD'S, French Fries is an excellent source of Vitamin B6 (31% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (27% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Dietary Fiber, Folate (B9), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Copper and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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