Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Peanuts
Per 100 grams, french fries is the lighter choice by 293 calories, while peanuts delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | French Fries | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 567 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 49 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 g fat
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, french fries or peanuts?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and peanuts has 567. French Fries is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or peanuts?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; peanuts has 26 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is french fries or peanuts better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward french fries — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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