| Restaurant | Calories | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Medium | 320 | 15g | 260mg |
| Burger King Medium | 380 | 17g | 570mg |
| Wendy's Medium | 350 | 16g | 340mg |
| Five Guys Regular | 526 | 23g | 531mg |
| Chick-fil-A Medium | 360 | 17g | 190mg |
| In-N-Out French Fries | 395 | 18g | 245mg |
| Arby's Curly Fries Medium | 410 | 22g | 910mg |
| Homemade Baked (similar size) | 180 | 6g | 150mg |
| Air-Fried (similar size) | 165 | 5g | 140mg |
Air-fried fries have 40-50% fewer calories than deep-fried, with similar crispiness.
Sweet potato fries have similar calories but more fiber, vitamin A, and lower glycemic impact.
A small fries saves 100-200 calories compared to medium. Share a large with a friend.
Cheese, bacon, and ranch can add 300-500 calories. Use ketchup (15 cal) sparingly instead.
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A medium serving of french fries (about 117g) contains approximately 312 calories. Small fries have about 220 calories, large fries can have 480+ calories, and super-sized portions can exceed 600 calories. Restaurant specialty fries like loaded cheese fries can have 850-1,200 calories.
French fries are high in calories, fat, and sodium, making them a less healthy choice when eaten frequently. Deep-frying adds significant fat and can create acrylamide, a potentially harmful compound. For occasional treats they're fine, but baked or air-fried alternatives are healthier everyday options.
A medium serving of french fries contains about 41g of carbohydrates, including about 4g of fiber. This makes french fries not suitable for low-carb or keto diets. The carbs come primarily from potatoes, which are starchy vegetables.
Yes, baked or air-fried fries are significantly healthier, containing about 40-50% fewer calories and 60-70% less fat than deep-fried fries. A serving of oven-baked fries has about 180 calories compared to 312 for deep-fried. They also have less acrylamide formation.
Among major chains, Chick-fil-A waffle fries are relatively lower in sodium (190mg for medium). However, none are truly "healthy." For the lowest calories, order a small size from any chain, or choose baked potato options when available. Making fries at home with an air fryer is the healthiest option.