French fries
High GI
GL 32.6 per serving (117 g) · GL 27.9 per 100 g
- About 3.8 g of fibre per 100 g, from the potato itself
- Energy-dense: about 310 kcal per 100 g, a medium serving (117 g) is about 365 kcal
French fries has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One serving (117 g) adds a glycemic load of 32.6.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170698 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Baked french friesGL 21.5 per 100 g Oven or air-fried fries are the same potato with about half the calories and a third of the fat of deep-fried fries.
- GL 16.5 per 100 g Roasted potatoes keep the crisp edges with far less fat and a lower glycemic load per 100 g.
Roasted potato - GL 17 per 100 g Baked sweet potato fries are a similar side with less fat and a lower glycemic load than deep-fried potato fries.
Sweet potato fries
Forms of French fries
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving small | 71 g | 19.8 |
| 1 serving medium | 117 g | 32.6 |
| 1 serving large | 154 g | 43 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 312 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Soluble | 1.1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated | 2.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 12 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 3.8 g of fibre per 100 g, from the potato itself
- About 580 mg of potassium per 100 g
- Fried in vegetable oil, most of the fat is unsaturated: about 2.3 g saturated per 100 g
- Energy-dense: about 310 kcal per 100 g, a medium serving (117 g) is about 365 kcal
- High glycemic load, about 31 per 100 g (GI about 75)
- About 15 g of fat per 100 g, absorbed from the frying oil
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of French fries?
French fries has a glycemic index of 75 (High). One serving (117 g) has a glycemic load of 32.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 27.9.
Is French fries good for people with insulin resistance?
French fries has a high glycemic index (75) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Baked french fries.
Which form of French fries has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of French fries in this database, Baked french fries has the lowest glycemic load (21.5 per 100 g).
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