Calories in Potato, french fries, with cheese, school
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Potato, french fries, with cheese, school contains 181 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 244 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in french fries and other fried white potatoes on FoodFactly, where the median is 220 kcal per 100 g across 44 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for copper, 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 181 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 195 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.7 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 9.1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.3 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.071 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 13.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.61 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 384 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.71 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 3.9 µg | 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein4.6 gabove the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.2 gabove the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 0.56 g)
- Fat10.3 gin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 13 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gabove the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium195 mgin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 364 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.057 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.067 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 13 µg |
| Retinol C | 14 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato pancake | 196 | 4.5 g | 20.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Potato salad with egg, from restaurant | 175 | 3 g | 15.4 g | 11.4 g |
| Potato patty | 171 | 3.9 g | 13.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Potato skins, with cheese | 199 | 6.1 g | 16.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Potato skins, NFS | 199 | 6.1 g | 16.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Potato tots, school | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato salad, from restaurant | 178 | 1.7 g | 17.3 g | 11.4 g |
| Potato salad, made with mayonnaise | 168 | 1.5 g | 15.8 g | 11.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato?
100 g of potato has 181 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 244 kcal. 1 fry, any cut (11 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in potato?
Potato contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other french fries and other fried white potatoes, that is above the median (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in potato?
Potato has 17.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato?
Potato contains 10.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (16% DV), Vitamin B6 (15% DV), Vitamin E (11% DV) and Vitamin C (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato?
100 g contains 195 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potato have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, potato, french fries, with cheese, school has 181 kcal, while potato, baked, NFS has 93 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: 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 2709466. 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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