USDA source topicVegetables

French fries and other fried white potatoes: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 36 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “French fries and other fried white potatoes.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “French fries and other fried white potatoes” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Vegetables (36 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Potato tots, school; Potato, french fries, with chili and cheese; Potato, french fries, restaurant; Potato, hash brown, from fast food, with cheese; Potato, french fries, with chili; Potato patty. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 36 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

Nutrient	Median	Central 80%	Observed span	Records
Caloriesper 100 g	220 kcal	166 kcal–281 kcal	151 kcal–312 kcal	36
Proteinper 100 g	2.6 g	1.9 g–6 g	1.7 g–7.6 g	36
Carbohydrateper 100 g	24.4 g	16.3 g–30.3 g	13.5 g–41.4 g	36
Total fatper 100 g	12.7 g	9.2 g–16.3 g	5.5 g–19.9 g	36
Dietary fiberper 100 g	2.2 g	1.5 g–3.4 g	1.4 g–3.9 g	36
Total sugarsper 100 g	0.6 g	0.3 g–1.3 g	0.3 g–1.8 g	36
Sodiumper 100 g	363 mg	158 mg–566 mg	141 mg–581 mg	36
Potassiumper 100 g	388 mg	252 mg–485 mg	219 mg–579 mg	36
Calciumper 100 g	17 mg	9 mg–133 mg	9 mg–141 mg	36
Ironper 100 g	0.6 mg	0.5 mg–1 mg	0.5 mg–1.2 mg	36

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

220 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported calories value is 220 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 166 kcal to 281 kcal, while the complete observed span is 151 kcal to 312 kcal.

Potato tots, school is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, french fries, restaurant is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

2.6 g at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported protein value is 2.6 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.9 g to 6 g, while the complete observed span is 1.7 g to 7.6 g.

Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, hash brown, from fast food, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

24.4 g at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 24.4 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 16.3 g to 30.3 g, while the complete observed span is 13.5 g to 41.4 g.

Potato skins, with cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, french fries, with cheese is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

12.7 g at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported total fat value is 12.7 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 9.2 g to 16.3 g, while the complete observed span is 5.5 g to 19.9 g.

Potato tots, school is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

2.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 2.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.5 g to 3.4 g, while the complete observed span is 1.4 g to 3.9 g.

Potato patty is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, french fries, with chili is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

0.6 g at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 0.6 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.3 g to 1.3 g, while the complete observed span is 0.3 g to 1.8 g.

Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato tots, school is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

363 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported sodium value is 363 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 158 mg to 566 mg, while the complete observed span is 141 mg to 581 mg.

Potato tots, school is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, hash brown, from fast food is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

388 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported potassium value is 388 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 252 mg to 485 mg, while the complete observed span is 219 mg to 579 mg.

Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, french fries, from frozen, baked is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

17 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported calcium value is 17 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 9 mg to 133 mg, while the complete observed span is 9 mg to 141 mg.

Potato tots, school is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato skins, with cheese and bacon is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

0.6 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records, the middle reported iron value is 0.6 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.5 mg to 1 mg, while the complete observed span is 0.5 mg to 1.2 mg.

Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Potato, french fries, restaurant is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 36 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

fast food

8 records use this wording, including Potato tots, fast food / restaurant; Potato, french fries, fast food; Potato, french fries, with cheese, fast food / restaurant.

restaurant

8 records use this wording, including Potato tots, fast food / restaurant; Potato, french fries, restaurant; Potato, french fries, with cheese, fast food / restaurant.

baked

4 records use this wording, including Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked; Potato tots, frozen, baked; Potato, french fries, from fresh, baked.

fried

4 records use this wording, including Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked; Potato tots, frozen, fried; Potato, french fries, from fresh, fried.

frozen

4 records use this wording, including Potato tots, frozen, baked; Potato tots, frozen, fried; Potato, french fries, from frozen, baked.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

36 of 36 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 141 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 55 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 5 g to 169 g, while the complete observed span is 2–372 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

1 cupAppears on 33 recordsExample: Potato patty →

1 fry, any cutAppears on 8 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, school →

1 pattyAppears on 8 recordsExample: Potato patty →

1 crinkle cutAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

1 fry, NS as to shapeAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

1 shoestringAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

1 spiral or curlyAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

1 straight cutAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

1 waffleAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

1 wedgeAppears on 6 recordsExample: Potato, french fries, fast food →

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

01
Match the exact description
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “French fries and other fried white potatoes” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
02
Compare on equal weight
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
03
Scale the closest listed measure
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
04
Add missing context
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 36 “French fries and other fried white potatoes” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA description	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium	Source amount	References
Potato pattyFDC 2709510	171 kcalper 100 g	3.9 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	219 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato skins without toppingFDC 2709488	151 kcalper 100 g	2.1 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	363 mgper 100 g	88 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato skins, with cheeseFDC 2709489	199 kcalper 100 g	6.1 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	417 mgper 100 g	113 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato skins, with cheese and baconFDC 2709490	215 kcalper 100 g	7.6 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	488 mgper 100 g	113 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato tots, fast food / restaurantFDC 2709512	236 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	2.3 gper 100 g	571 mgper 100 g	65 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato tots, from fresh, fried or bakedFDC 2709514	237 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	2.3 gper 100 g	421 mgper 100 g	65 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato tots, frozen, bakedFDC 2709515	187 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	2.4 gper 100 g	451 mgper 100 g	65 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato tots, frozen, friedFDC 2709516	237 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	2.3 gper 100 g	421 mgper 100 g	65 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato tots, schoolFDC 2709513	166 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	147 mgper 100 g	65 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, fast foodFDC 2709461	312 kcalper 100 g	3.4 gper 100 g	3.8 gper 100 g	210 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, from fresh, bakedFDC 2709459	166 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	147 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, from fresh, friedFDC 2709458	198 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	141 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, from frozen, bakedFDC 2709460	158 kcalper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	324 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, from frozen, friedFDC 2709463	225 kcalper 100 g	2.5 gper 100 g	1.8 gper 100 g	295 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, restaurantFDC 2709462	289 kcalper 100 g	3.5 gper 100 g	3.9 gper 100 g	357 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, schoolFDC 2709464	166 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	147 mgper 100 g	110 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with cheeseFDC 2709469	260 kcalper 100 g	3.3 gper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	365 mgper 100 g	130 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with cheese, fast food / restaurantFDC 2709465	260 kcalper 100 g	3.3 gper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	365 mgper 100 g	130 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with cheese, schoolFDC 2709466	181 kcalper 100 g	4.6 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	195 mgper 100 g	245 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with chiliFDC 2709471	241 kcalper 100 g	5.2 gper 100 g	3.6 gper 100 g	261 mgper 100 g	130 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with chili and cheeseFDC 2709470	221 kcalper 100 g	4.7 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	363 mgper 100 g	227 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with chili and cheese, fast food / restaurantFDC 2709468	221 kcalper 100 g	4.7 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	363 mgper 100 g	227 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, french fries, with chili, fast food / restaurantFDC 2709467	241 kcalper 100 g	5.2 gper 100 g	3.6 gper 100 g	261 mgper 100 g	130 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from fast foodFDC 2709478	272 kcalper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	566 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from fast food, with cheeseFDC 2709479	295 kcalper 100 g	6 gper 100 g	2.2 gper 100 g	581 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from freshFDC 2709483	190 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	343 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from fresh, with cheeseFDC 2709484	223 kcalper 100 g	5.1 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	389 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from restaurantFDC 2709480	272 kcalper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	2.7 gper 100 g	566 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from restaurant, with cheeseFDC 2709481	295 kcalper 100 g	6 gper 100 g	2.2 gper 100 g	581 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, from school lunchFDC 2709482	218 kcalper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	3.2 gper 100 g	169 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, ready-to-heatFDC 2709486	217 kcalper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	3.2 gper 100 g	398 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, hash brown, ready-to-heat, with cheeseFDC 2709487	249 kcalper 100 g	6 gper 100 g	2.6 gper 100 g	440 mgper 100 g	80 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, home fries, from freshFDC 2709474	185 kcalper 100 g	2 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	279 mgper 100 g	100 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, home fries, from restaurant / fast foodFDC 2709473	213 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	396 mgper 100 g	100 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, home fries, ready-to-heatFDC 2709475	197 kcalper 100 g	1.9 gper 100 g	1.6 gper 100 g	340 mgper 100 g	100 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Potato, home fries, with vegetablesFDC 2709476	173 kcalper 100 g	1.7 gper 100 g	1.5 gper 100 g	382 mgper 100 g	100 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “French fries and other fried white potatoes” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “French fries and other fried white potatoes” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 36 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.