Calories in Potatoes, french fried, cross cut, frozen, unprepared
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Potatoes, french fried, cross cut, frozen, unprepared contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 159 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 47% 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.
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 | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat M | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat M | 0.2 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 393 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars M | 0.49 g | |
| Protein M | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamin C M | 5.7 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 310 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 48%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein2.7 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.49 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat10 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium393 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 62.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2 g |
| Energy C | 784 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
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 tots, frozen, baked Cooked | 187 | 2 g | 26.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Potato puffs, frozen, oven-heated Cooked | 192 | 2.1 g | 27.3 g | 9.1 g |
| Potato, french fries, from fresh, baked Cooked | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 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 green beans Cooked | 223 | 4 g | 22.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried cauliflower Cooked | 218 | 4 g | 21.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Fried green tomatoes Cooked | 216 | 3.7 g | 21.8 g | 12.8 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 187 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 159 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked potatoes?
Cooked potatoes contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 3 oz (85 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 23 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 0.49 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked potatoes?
Cooked potatoes contains 10 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cooked potatoes?
100 g contains 393 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does potatoes have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, potatoes, french fried, cross cut, frozen, unprepared has 187 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 168948. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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