Calories in Potato tots, fast food / restaurant
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Potato tots, fast food / restaurant contains 236 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (8 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 3% 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 14% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 11% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 236 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.4 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 571 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.3 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 0.27 g | |
| Protein C | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 6.4 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.1 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 63 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 242 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 57%
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)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.27 gin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 0.56 g)
- Fat15.4 gin the top quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 13 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium571 mgin the top quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 364 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.3 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 | 4.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.039 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 15 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 56.3 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 tots
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato tots, NFS | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Potato tots, school | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked Cooked | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Potato tots, frozen, baked Cooked | 187 | 2 g | 26.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato tots, frozen, fried Cooked | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Potato tots, frozen, NS as to fried or baked Cooked | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, french fries, NFS | 225 | 2.5 g | 23.2 g | 14.1 g |
| Vegetable tempura | 239 | 3.8 g | 20.4 g | 15.8 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fast food | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from restaurant | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Potato, french fries, with cheese, fast food / restaurant | 260 | 3.3 g | 29.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato, french fries, with cheese | 260 | 3.3 g | 29.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato, home fries, from restaurant / fast food | 213 | 1.9 g | 17.9 g | 15.2 g |
| Potato, hash brown, ready-to-heat, with cheese | 249 | 6 g | 24 g | 15.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato tots?
100 g of potato tots has 236 kcal. 1 piece (8 g): about 19 kcal. 1 cup (130 g): about 307 kcal. 1 fast food order (130 g): about 307 kcal.
How much protein is in potato tots?
Potato tots contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.15 g in 1 piece (8 g). About 3% 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 potato tots?
Potato tots has 24.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 0.27 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato tots?
Potato tots contains 15.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato tots contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (14% DV), Vitamin B6 (11% DV), Niacin (B3) (11% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato tots?
100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potato tots have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, potato tots, fast food / restaurant has 236 kcal, while potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked has 237 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 2709512. 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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