Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Whole food · Vegetables and Vegetable Products
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These are pre-cut, partially cooked potato strips that have been frozen for home preparation, typically crisped up in a hot oven. They offer a satisfyingly crisp exterior with a fluffy, starchy interior, delivering the classic french fry experience with less hands-on work. Nutritionally, they are a moderate-calorie carbohydrate source, with most calories coming from starch.
💚 Why it's loved
People love them for the unbeatable combination of a salty, crispy exterior and a soft, steamy interior, offering comfort and satisfaction. They are a universally loved side dish, perfect for pairing with burgers, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The added salt and refined starch can contribute to water retention and may cause a rapid rise in blood sugar, which is a consideration for those monitoring sodium or glucose levels. To counteract this, pair them with a source of protein (like grilled chicken) or healthy fat (like avocado) to slow digestion, and practice portion control by using a measured cup as a serving.
Key benefits
- Convenient and consistent home preparation
- Good source of quick-release energy from carbohydrates
- Provides some dietary fiber from the potato
- Lower in fat than deep-fried restaurant fries
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'French' in french fries is a misnomer; their origin is hotly debated between Belgium and France, with Belgians claiming villagers in the Meuse Valley were frying small fish, but switched to potatoes when the river froze in winter.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 64.4 g |
| Energy | 158 kcal |
| Energy | 662 kj |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.5 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.37 g |
| Sucrose | 0.18 g |
| Glucose | 0.18 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 23.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.57 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 87.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 478 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 324 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.35 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 25.6 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 2.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.26 mg |
| Folate, total | 23.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 23.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 23.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 23.7 mg |
| Betaine | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 3.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 16.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.64 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.25 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.07 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 7.4 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.85 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.61 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g |
| Threonine | 0.10 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.10 g |
| Leucine | 0.16 g |
| Lysine | 0.16 g |
| Methionine | 0.04 g |
| Cystine | 0.04 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.09 g |
| Valine | 0.15 g |
| Arginine | 0.16 g |
| Histidine | 0.06 g |
| Alanine | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.61 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.49 g |
| Glycine | 0.09 g |
| Proline | 0.10 g |
| Serine | 0.12 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Why are they called 'home-prepared' if they're frozen?
This label means the final cooking step (heating until hot and crispy) is done by you at home in an oven or air fryer, as opposed to being fully cooked and ready-to-eat from the package.
How do I get them extra crispy?
For maximum crispiness, preheat your oven or air fryer to a high temperature (around 425°F/220°C), spread the fries in a single layer without overcrowding, and cook until deeply golden.
Are they healthier than fast-food fries?
Generally, yes. They typically contain less fat because they are oven-baked rather than deep-fried, and you have control over the final seasoning and salt addition.