Calories in Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared
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Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared contains 147 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, 9 oz (255 g) provides about 375 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 13% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 332 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars M | 0.2 g | |
| Protein M | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 17.3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.098 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 35 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 22.3 mg | 4% |
| Calcium M | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron M | 0.62 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 83 mg | 7% |
| Potassium M | 408 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.16 mg | 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein2.2 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat4.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium332 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 17.4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.1 g |
| Glucose M | 0.1 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.078 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.078 g |
| Leucine M | 0.13 g |
| Lysine M | 0.13 g |
| Methionine M | 0.036 g |
| Cystine M | 0.036 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.095 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.076 g |
| Valine M | 0.12 g |
| Arginine M | 0.13 g |
| Histidine M | 0.046 g |
| Alanine M | 0.091 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.073 g |
| Proline M | 0.082 g |
| Serine M | 0.098 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.019 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.53 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene I | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 13 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.31 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.43 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 66.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Energy C | 613 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 12.8 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 35 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.7 mg |
Other forms of Potatoes
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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, from frozen, baked Cooked | 158 | 2.8 g | 25.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Stewed potatoes, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 115 | 2.1 g | 18.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Taro, cooked Cooked | 141 | 1.6 g | 27.6 g | 3 g |
| Corn, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 105 | 2.5 g | 18.7 g | 3.6 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, frozen, kernels on cob, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 94 | 3.1 g | 22.3 g | 0.74 g |
| Corn, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 101 | 2.5 g | 18.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Stewed potatoes Cooked | 103 | 2 g | 16.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Potato tots, frozen, baked Cooked | 187 | 2 g | 26.1 g | 9.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked potatoes?
100 g of cooked potatoes has 147 kcal. 1 package, 9 oz (255 g): about 375 kcal. 10 strip (89 g): about 131 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked potatoes?
Cooked potatoes contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in 1 package, 9 oz (255 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked potatoes?
Cooked potatoes has 24.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked potatoes?
Cooked potatoes contains 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked potatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (19% DV), Niacin (B3) (13% DV), Vitamin B6 (10% DV) and copper (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked potatoes?
100 g contains 332 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potatoes have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, unprepared has 147 kcal, while potatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, unprepared has 84 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 168442. 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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