How Many Calories in McDonald's Medium Fries?

1 medium (~117 g) has about 320 calories.

Fry oil absorption and added salt vary by batch, so generic 'french fries' estimates often understate the fat that frying adds to the potato.

Nutrition (1 medium (~117 g))

Where the calories come from

About 6% of the calories come from protein, 53% from carbs and 41% from fat. That works out to about 274 calories per 100 g.

• Protein: 6% (20 kcal)
• Carbs: 53% (172 kcal)
• Fat: 41% (135 kcal)

Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.

Calories by portion size

Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.

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