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A McDonald's French Fries contains 378 calories per 1 medium serving (117g), with 4.0g protein, 49.8g carbs and 18.1g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's French Fries Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (117g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | 323 kcal |
| Protein | 4.0g | 3.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.8g | 42.6g |
| of which Sugars | 0.2g | 0.2g |
| Fat | 18.1g | 15.5g |
| of which Saturates | 2.7g | 2.3g |
| Fibre | 4.6g | 3.9g |
| Sodium | 221mg | 189.0mg |
| Potassium | 697mg | 596.0mg |
| Calcium | 22mg | 19.0mg |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.8mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 5.6mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of carbohydrates (15% DV)
- A good source of fibre (14% DV)
- High in fat (20% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of potassium (13% DV)
- Calories: 16% DV
- Protein: 7% DV
- Carbohydrates: 15% DV
- Fibre: 14% DV
- Fat: 20% DV
- Saturated fat: 12% DV
- Sodium: 8% DV
- Potassium: 13% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 4% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's French Fries?
A McDonald's French Fries contains 378 calories per 1 medium serving.
Is a McDonald's French Fries unhealthy?
A McDonald's French Fries has 378 calories and 18.1g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's french fries by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's French Fries (this page) | 323 kcal | 3.4g | 42.6g | 15.5g |
| McDonald's Baked Apple Pie | 323 kcal | 3.1g | 43.6g | 15.7g |
| Pizza Hut 14″ Sausage Pizza, Thin 'N Crispy Crust | 323 kcal | 13.9g | 28.7g | 16.9g |
| Wendy's Chicken Nuggets | 326 kcal | 16.5g | 14.3g | 22.6g |
| McDonald's Newman'S Own Creamy Caesar Dressing | 319 kcal | 3.6g | 6.8g | 31.5g |
| Domino's 14″ Sausage Pizza, Crunchy Thin Crust | 319 kcal | 12.8g | 25.3g | 18.5g |
| Domino's 14″ Pepperoni Pizza, Crunchy Thin Crust | 328 kcal | 13.9g | 25.4g | 19.1g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).