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Basket of Fries
McDonald's

Basket of Fries

Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

630
Calories
9g
Protein
85g
Carbs
520mg
Sodium
Allergens
WheatMilk
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A complete meal
This will fill you up on its own
15

1 × 630 cal = 630 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

23%
Sodium520mg
20%
Sat Fat4g
0%
Sugar0g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
630

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
30g38%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
520mg23%
Total Carbohydrates
85g31%
Dietary Fiber
8g29%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
9g18%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
A
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
82.5 mg/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
630 cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.3 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Nutrition verified June 2026 against McDonald's's official published data.

Ingredients

Ingredients
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [wheat And Milk Derivatives]*), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (maintain Color), Salt. *natural Beef Flavor Contains Hydrolyzed Wheat And Hydrolyzed Milk As Starting Ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions

Are the McDonald's Basket of Fries healthy?

The McDonald's Basket of Fries earn a Nom Score of A (91/100). Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Basket of Fries?

The McDonald's Basket of Fries have 630 calories, with 9g protein, 85g carbs, 0g sugar, and 520mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Basket of Fries?

The McDonald's Basket of Fries are made from 1 component: Ingredients. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Are the McDonald's Basket of Fries gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Basket of Fries lists wheat or gluten.

Do the McDonald's Basket of Fries contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the McDonald's Basket of Fries ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Basket of Fries?

It scores A — excellent. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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