Calorie comparison
French Fries vs White Rice
Per 100 grams, white rice is the lighter choice by 144 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 | White Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 130 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 0.3 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
🍚 White Rice
1 cup cooked (158 g)
205 cal
4.3 g protein · 44.2 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, french fries or white rice?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and white rice has 130. White Rice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or white rice?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; white rice has 2.7 g. French Fries wins on protein.
Is french fries or white rice 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 white rice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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