How many carbs are in potato, french fries?
1 fry, NS as to shape of potato, french fries contains about 1.2g of carbohydrate, 1.1g net carbs after subtracting 0.1g of fiber, 0.1g of protein, and 11 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fry, NS as to shape (5g) | 1.2g | 0.1g | 1.1g |
| 1 straight cut (5g) | 1.2g | 0.1g | 1.1g |
| 1 crinkle cut (5g) | 1.2g | 0.1g | 1.1g |
| 1 waffle (8g) | 1.9g | 0.1g | 1.7g |
| 1 spiral or curly (8g) | 1.9g | 0.1g | 1.7g |
| 1 wedge (9g) | 2.1g | 0.2g | 1.9g |
Net carbs in potato, french fries
1 fry, NS as to shape of potato, french fries contains 1.1g of net carbs — total carbs (1.2g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for potato, french fries (per 100g)
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 23.2g
- Dietary fiber: 1.8g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Fat: 14.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2344950). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in potato, french fries?
1 fry, NS as to shape of potato, french fries contains about 1.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 1.1g.
How many net carbs are in potato, french fries?
Net carbs in 1 fry, NS as to shape of potato, french fries are about 1.1g — that is total carbs (1.2g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is potato, french fries good for diabetics?
Potato, french fries contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is potato, french fries keto-friendly?
Whether potato, french fries fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 fry, NS as to shape) provides about 1.1g of net carbs.