How Many Calories in French Fries?
About 360 kcal for 1 medium portion. Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 24% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 18% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 14% |
The lighter swap
Swap for a side salad or grilled vegetables: saves about 250 kcal.
Coach's take
A fairly balanced mix of protein, carbs and fat. Portion size is what makes the difference here.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in French Fries?
About 360 kcal for 1 medium portion, with 4g protein, 45g carbs and 18g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat French Fries and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. French Fries is about 18% of a 2,000 kcal day. Swap for a side salad or grilled vegetables: saves about 250 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off French Fries?
About 72 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes French Fries?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up French Fries
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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