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French fries vs Baked potato: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 81% more calories in french fries than in baked potato. Per 100 g: french fries ≈168 calories, baked potato ≈93. In a typical portion, 10 strip of french fries is about 124 calories and 1 potato medium of baked potato about 161.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | French fries | Baked potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 21.2 g |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French fries | 10 strip | 74 g | 124 | 2 g |
| Baked potato | 1 potato medium | 173 g | 161 | 4.3 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 1.6 g of protein in french fries, about 2.7 g in baked potato.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Baked potato.
- More protein per calorie: Baked potato.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: French fries (FDC 170118), Baked potato (FDC 170093).
Full nutrition pages: French fries · Baked potato