Calories in DENNY'S, french fries
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DENNY'S, french fries contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (165 g) provides about 465 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 45% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.1 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Trans fat C | 0.13 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 44 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.2 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Total sugars M | 0.85 g | |
| Protein M | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 28.8 µg | 24% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) M | 15 µg | 4% |
| Calcium M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 115 mg | 9% |
| Potassium M | 492 mg | 10% |
| Zinc M | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.18 mg | 8% |
| Selenium M | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 45%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.4 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber3.5 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.85 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat14.1 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium44 mgin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 32.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.18 g |
| Glucose M | 0.41 g |
| Fructose M | 0.26 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.11 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.12 g |
| Leucine M | 0.19 g |
| Lysine M | 0.14 g |
| Methionine M | 0.04 g |
| Cystine M | 0.03 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.091 g |
| Valine M | 0.3 g |
| Arginine M | 0.18 g |
| Histidine M | 0.05 g |
| Alanine M | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.75 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.51 g |
| Glycine M | 0.1 g |
| Proline M | 0.11 g |
| Serine M | 0.13 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.76 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.81 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.017 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.042 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.047 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.09 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 8 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 11 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 27 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 46.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,178 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 15 µg |
Other forms of DENNY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S, top sirloin steak | 182 | 28.9 g | 0.14 g | 7.3 g |
| DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks | 324 | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 17.9 g |
| DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp Cooked | 319 | 13.9 g | 20.9 g | 20 g |
| DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu | 150 | 5.2 g | 21.2 g | 4.9 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu | 377 | 16.3 g | 13.6 g | 28.6 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| DENNY'S, coleslaw | 183 | 0.97 g | 10.9 g | 15 g |
| DENNY'S, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 17.4 g | 12.2 g |
| DENNY'S, hash browns | 197 | 2.5 g | 26.6 g | 9 g |
| DENNY'S, onion rings | 385 | 5.3 g | 41.1 g | 22.2 g |
| DENNY'S, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, family style, french fries | 289 | 3.5 g | 37.2 g | 14 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, french fries | 296 | 3.7 g | 36.9 g | 14.8 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, french fries | 290 | 3.3 g | 39.5 g | 13.2 g |
| BURGER KING, french fries | 280 | 3.2 g | 38.7 g | 12.5 g |
| WENDY'S, french fries | 301 | 3.7 g | 39.7 g | 14.1 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, steak fries | 255 | 3.3 g | 30.9 g | 13.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hash Brown | 271 | 2.5 g | 28.6 g | 16.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in DENNY'S?
100 g of DENNY'S has 282 kcal. 1 serving (165 g): about 465 kcal.
How much protein is in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.6 g in 1 serving (165 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S has 35.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.5 g of fiber and 0.85 g of sugars.
How much fat is in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S contains 14.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does DENNY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (24% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), Vitamin B6 (13% DV), copper (12% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in DENNY'S?
100 g contains 44 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does denny's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, DENNY'S, french fries has 282 kcal, while DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp has 319 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167672. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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