French Fries
Limited nutritional benefit
Deep-fried potato strips.
French fries are strips of potato deep-fried in oil, often twice, until crisp outside and soft inside, and served salted with ketchup or other sauces. They are high in starch and fat, low in protein, and the salt adds sodium. A 150 g portion is about 470 kcal; air-fried or oven-baked fries use far less oil.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4g | 7.1% |
| Fat | 15g | 21.4% |
| Carbs | 41g | 13.7% |
| Simple Sugars | 14.35g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 23.65g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 3g | 12.0% |
| Water | 38g | 1.5% |
| Calories | 312 | 13.9% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.31 | g | 11.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 3.37 | g | 13.5% |
| Polyunsaturated | 8.58 | g | 66.0% |
| Omega-3 | 2.574 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 6.006 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.1 | g | 5.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 25.1 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.26 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.85 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 0 | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.129 | mg | 10.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.058 | mg | 4.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.92 | mg | 12.0% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.475 | mg | 27.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 22.3 | mcg | 5.6% |
| vitamin B12 | 0 | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin C | 25.1 | mg | 27.9% |
| vitamin D | 0 (0 IU) | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin E | 1.26 | mg | 8.4% |
| vitamin K | 31.6 | mcg | 26.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 26 | mg | 2.6% |
| iron | 1.73 | mg | 9.6% |
| magnesium | 48.9 | mg | 12.2% |
| phosphorus | 121 | mg | 17.3% |
| potassium | 903 | mg | 34.7% |
| sodium | 779 | mg | 33.9% |
| zinc | 0.639 | mg | 5.8% |
| copper | 0.234 | mg | 26.0% |
| manganese | 0.327 | mg | 14.2% |
| selenium | 0.852 | mcg | 1.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 68 | mg | 9.7% | 74% |
| Isoleucine | 129 | mg | 9.2% | 75% |
| Leucine limiting | 191 | mg | 7.0% | 55% |
| Lysine | 209 | mg | 10.0% | 76% |
| Methionine | 109 | mg | 10.4% | 83% |
| Phenylalanine | 252 | mg | 14.4% | 108% |
| Threonine | 131 | mg | 12.5% | 92% |
| Tryptophan | 41 | mg | 14.6% | 109% |
| Valine | 201 | mg | 11.0% | 88% |
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Recipe
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- Potatoes 500 g
- Oil for deep-frying 700 ml
- Salt 1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into even sticks about 1 cm thick.
- 2
Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat thoroughly dry.
- 3
Heat the oil to 160 C and blanch the fries for 4-5 minutes without coloring; drain.
- 4
Raise the oil to 190 C.
- 5
Fry the potatoes again for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 6
Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt while hot.