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Calories in Potato, french fries, with chili

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Potato, french fries, with chili contains 241 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (92 g) provides about 222 kcal.

Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 40% from fat and 9% 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 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 15% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 15% of the Daily Value for copper.

The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.

241kcal per 100 g
5.2 gprotein
30.8 gcarbohydrates
10.8 gfat
222kcal in 1 cup (92 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 241 kcal
Total fat C 10.8 g 14%
Saturated fat C 2 g 10%
Cholesterol C 6 mg 2%
Sodium C 261 mg 11%
Total carbohydrates C 30.8 g 11%
Dietary fiber C 3.6 g 13%
Total sugars C 0.69 g
Protein C 5.2 g 10%
Vitamin A C 4 µg0.4%
Vitamin C C 5.2 mg6%
Vitamin D C 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 1.2 mg8%
Vitamin K C 8.9 µg7%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.14 mg12%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.052 mg4%
Niacin (B3) C 2.5 mg15%
Vitamin B6 C 0.3 mg18%
Folate (B9) C 38 µg10%
Vitamin B12 C 0.17 µg7%
Choline C 34.5 mg6%
Calcium C 19 mg1%
Iron C 1.2 mg7%
Magnesium C 31 mg7%
Phosphorus C 116 mg9%
Potassium C 473 mg10%
Zinc C 0.9 mg8%
Copper C 0.13 mg15%
Selenium C 2.4 µg4%

% 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: 9%Carbohydrates: 51%Fat: 40%241kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 9%
  • Carbohydrates 51%
  • Fat 40%

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

Vitamin B618%Niacin (B3)15%Copper15%Thiamin (B1)12%Potassium10%Folate (B9)10%Phosphorus9%Vitamin E8%Zinc8%Vitamin K7%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5.2 gin the top quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.6 g)
  • Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.2 g)
  • Sugars0.69 gabove the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 0.56 g)
  • Fat10.8 gin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 13 g)
  • Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 2.3 g)
  • Sodium261 mgin the lowest quarter of french fries and other fried white potatoes (median 364 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water51.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat C3.6 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C3.3 g
SFA 4:0 C0.052 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0.009 g
SFA 10:0 C0.009 g
SFA 12:0 C0.004 g
SFA 14:0 C0.043 g
SFA 16:0 C1.1 g
SFA 18:0 C0.68 g
MUFA 18:1 C4.2 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.31 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.006 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.056 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.073 g
MUFA 22:1 C0.003 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C38 µg
Lycopene C708 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C24 µg
Retinol C0 µg
Carotene, alpha C4 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C6 µg
Other components (8)
Water C51.5 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C38 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 µg

Other forms of Potato

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Potatoes, hash brown, home-prepared 265 3 g 35.1 g 12.5 g
Potato pancakes 268 6.1 g 27.8 g 14.8 g
Potato pancake 196 4.5 g 20.6 g 10.8 g
Lefse 218 4.4 g 36.4 g 6.3 g
Yuca fries 269 1.2 g 34.7 g 13.9 g
Potato tots, fast food / restaurant 236 1.9 g 24.3 g 15.4 g
Potato tots, NFS 237 1.9 g 24.4 g 15.5 g
Artichokes, stuffed 160 5.3 g 22.3 g 5.9 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709471. 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).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in potato?

100 g of potato has 241 kcal. 1 cup (92 g): about 222 kcal. 1 fry, any cut (8 g): about 19 kcal.

How much protein is in potato?

Potato contains 5.2 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.8 g in 1 cup (92 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other french fries and other fried white potatoes, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.6 g).

How many carbs are in potato?

Potato has 30.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0.69 g of sugars.

How much fat is in potato?

Potato contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does potato contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (15% DV), copper (15% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and potassium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in potato?

100 g contains 261 mg of sodium, 11% 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 chili has 241 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 13, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.