McDonald's french fries nutrition facts
Per 1 medium serving · 117 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4g4% of calories
- Carbs50g53% of calories
- Fat18g43% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of McDonald's french fries (1 medium serving, 117 g) has 378 calories, with 4 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in niacin (24% DV), Vitamin B6 (34% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Niacin24%
- Vitamin B634%
- Phosphorus21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber16%
- Vitamin E11%
- Vitamin K16%
- Thiamine18%
- Folate (B9)18%
- Pantothenic acid14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 medium serving (117 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 19 μg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) | 70 μg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 47 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 149 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.5 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 18 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Starch | 45 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 5 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- McDonald's (Canada) French Fries - Large325
- McDonald's french fries323
- McDonald's (Canada) Poutine228
Similar foods
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Burning 378 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 72minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 45minCycling (moderate)
- 31minRunning (6 mph)
- 53minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in McDonald's french fries?
One serving of McDonald's french fries (1 medium serving) has 378 calories, which works out to 323 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are McDonald's french fries high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are McDonald's french fries keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in McDonald's french fries?
221 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in McDonald's french fries?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
