Calories in Potato, french fries, from fresh, fried
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Potato, french fries, from fresh, fried contains 198 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium, raw, yields (70 g) provides about 139 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes on FoodFactly (220 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 16% of the Daily Value for copper and 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 141 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.5 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 9.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 14.1 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 401 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein1.9 gin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the top quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 0.56 g)
- Fat13.1 gabove the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 13 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gbelow the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium141 mgin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 364 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.97 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.38 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.046 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 13 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potato
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, NFS | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, baked, NFS Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, baked, peel not eaten Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, boiled, NFS Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, ready-to-heat Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, NS as to fat Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, no added fat Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with oil Cooked | 131 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with butter Cooked | 123 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel not eaten, made with margarine Cooked | 116 | 1.9 g | 20.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Potato, boiled, from fresh, peel eaten, NS as to fat Cooked | 126 | 2.4 g | 20.1 g | 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickles, fried Cooked | 213 | 3.4 g | 20.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried summer squash, yellow or green Cooked | 216 | 3.8 g | 21.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried green tomatoes Cooked | 216 | 3.7 g | 21.8 g | 12.8 g |
| Fried cauliflower Cooked | 218 | 4 g | 21.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried eggplant Cooked | 218 | 3.7 g | 22.3 g | 12.8 g |
| Fried okra Cooked | 219 | 3.9 g | 22.4 g | 12.8 g |
| Fried broccoli Cooked | 223 | 4.3 g | 22.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried green beans Cooked | 223 | 4 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked potato?
100 g of cooked potato has 198 kcal. 1 medium, raw, yields (70 g): about 139 kcal. 1 shoestring (2 g): about 4 kcal. 1 fry, NS as to shape (5 g): about 10 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked potato?
Cooked potato contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 medium, raw, yields (70 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other french fries and other fried white potatoes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked potato?
Cooked potato has 18.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked potato?
Cooked potato contains 13.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (17% DV), copper (16% DV), Vitamin B6 (16% DV), Vitamin K (12% DV) and Vitamin C (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked potato?
100 g contains 141 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709458. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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