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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "French Fries"
| Food Name: French Fries | |
| Food Group: Restaurant Foods | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 161 | Total Fat (g): 5 |
| Protein (g): 3 | Carbohydrates (g): 28 |
| Fiber (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 25 |
| Water (g): 63 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 1 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 3446 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 319 | Omega-3 (mg): 18 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 283 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 18 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 4 | Vitamin C (mg): 12 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 2 | Dihydrophylloquinone (mcg): 16 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 22 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 22 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 13 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 28 | Phosphorus (mg): 97 |
| Potassium (mg): 471 | Sodium (mg): 391 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 22 | Threonine (mg): 87 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 88 | Leucine (mg): 147 |
| Lysine (mg): 147 | Methionine (mg): 40 |
| Cystine (mg): 40 | Phenylalanine (mg): 107 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 85 | Valine (mg): 139 |
| Arginine (mg): 145 | Histidine (mg): 51 |
| Alanine (mg): 102 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 556 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 448 | Glycine (mg): 82 |
| Proline (mg): 92 | Serine (mg): 109 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 3 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 15 |
| PRAL Score: -6 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Starch (g): 20 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about French Fries
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'French Fries'?
100 grams of 'French Fries' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 28g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Fat – 5g (around 6% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'French Fries'?
A 100-gram serving of 'French Fries' provides around 161 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 8% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'French Fries' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'French Fries' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 28g carbs, and 5g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'French Fries' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Sodium (mg): 391 mg (17% DV).
'French Fries' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 13 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 471 mg (10% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 28 mg (7% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 97 mg (8% DV).
Which vitamins are present in French Fries in significant amounts?
'French Fries' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 4 IU (0% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 12 mg (13% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Dihydrophylloquinone (mcg): 16 mcg (13% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 22 mcg (6% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 22 mcg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'French Fries' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'French Fries' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.