McDonald's french fries nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
McDONALD'S, french fries
Top nutrition facts for McDonald's french fries
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 497 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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70 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 32 (high) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 | 54 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 60 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 medium serving (117 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -7.4 (alkaline) |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 82% of foods
Monounsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated fat content than 78% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 78% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 78% of foods
McDonald's french fries calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of mcDonald's french fries | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 323 | |
| Calories in 1 kids serving | 100 | 31 g |
| Calories in 1 small serving | 229 | 71 g |
| Calories in 1 medium serving | 378 | 117 g |
| Calories in 1 large serving | 497 | 154 g |
| Calories for different varieties of mcDonald's french fries | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, french fries (this food) | 323 | 100 g |
| McDONALD'S, Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (without granola) | 90 | 100 g |
| McDONALD'S, Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait | 105 | 100 g |
McDonald's french fries Glycemic index (GI)
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McDonald's french fries Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
6.4mg of 15mg
43%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
26mg of 90mg
29%
Vitamin B1:
0.83mg of 1mg
69%
Vitamin B2:
0.17mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B3:
15mg of 16mg
93%
Vitamin B5:
2.7mg of 5mg
55%
Vitamin B6:
1.8mg of 1mg
135%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
184mg of 550mg
33%
Vitamin K:
74µg of 120µg
62%
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.3 g of 50 g
5.3 g (11% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 37%
23.8 g of 65 g
23.8 g (37% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 22%
65.6 g of 300 g
65.6 g (22% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
56.4 g of 2,000 g
56.4 g (3% of DV )
Other:
2.9 g
2.9 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
3.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.3 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
59 g
Sucrose:
0.32 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for McDonald's french fries
Sugar:
0.32 g
Fiber:
6 g
Other:
59 g
All nutrients for McDonald's french fries per selected serving size (1 large serving - 154g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% | 27% |
6.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 5.3g | 13% | 68% |
1.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 24g | 37% | 22% |
2.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% | 29% |
9.5 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 60g | N/A | 23% |
1.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 66g | 22% | 23% |
1.5 times more than Rice
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| Magnesium | 57mg | 14% | 27% |
3.8 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 29mg | 3% | 55% |
6.6 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 918mg | 27% | 10% |
4.1 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 15% | 67% |
3.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.32g | N/A | 74% |
42.7 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 6g | 24% | 22% |
1.6 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.18mg | 20% | 47% |
1.2 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.79mg | 7% | 68% |
12.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 59g | 24% | 88% |
2.5 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 28% | 57% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 291mg | 13% | 43% |
2.6 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 2.1mg | 14% | 43% |
1.1 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.38mg | 17% | 48% | |
| Selenium | 0.62µg | 1% | 91% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.28mg | 23% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 4% | 85% |
3.5 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 5mg | 31% | 49% |
3 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.91mg | 18% | 53% |
1.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.59mg | 45% | 34% |
3.2 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin K | 25µg | 21% | 48% |
6.4 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 0.1g | N/A | 65% |
232.7 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated fat | 3.5g | 17% | 44% |
2.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 61mg | 11% | 67% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11g | N/A | 22% |
1.3 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.3g | N/A | 18% |
10 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.59g | N/A | 80% |
23.9 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.05g | N/A | 82% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 79% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.5g | N/A | 82% |
2.9 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
37%
Total Fat
24g
16%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
13%
Sodium 291mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
66g
24%
Dietary Fiber
6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5.3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
29mg
2.9%
Iron
1.2mg
15%
Potassium
918mg
27%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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