Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Potato
Per 100 grams, potato is the lighter choice by 197 calories, while french fries 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 | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 77 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 17 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 0.1 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
🥔 Potato
1 medium (173 g)
133 cal
3.5 g protein · 29.4 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, french fries or potato?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and potato has 77. Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or potato?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; potato has 2 g. French Fries wins on protein.
Is french fries or potato 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 potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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