McDonald's
McDonald's

French Fries (Large)

The McDonald's Large French Fries have 480 calories, with 7g protein, 65g carbs, 0g sugar, and 400mg sodium.

Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

480
Calories
7g
Protein
65g
Carbs
400mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 480 cal = 480 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

17%
Sodium400mg
15%
Sat Fat3g
0%
Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
480

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
23g29%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
400mg17%
Total Carbohydrates
65g24%
Dietary Fiber
6g21%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
7g14%

* 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 BreakdownA
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
83.3 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
480 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.3 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.5 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%).

What's inside

Ingredients

French Fries
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]*, Citric Acid [Preservative]), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Maintain Color), Salt. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid added to preserve freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane added as an antifoaming agent. *Natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients. CONTAINS: WHEAT AND MILK.

Frequently asked questions

Are the McDonald's Large French Fries healthy?

The McDonald's Large French Fries earn a Nom Score of A (94/100). Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Large French Fries?

The McDonald's Large French Fries have 480 calories, with 7g protein, 65g carbs, 0g sugar, and 400mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Large French Fries?

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

Are the McDonald's Large French Fries gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Large French Fries lists wheat or gluten.

Do the McDonald's Large French Fries contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Large French Fries list 2 commonly-flagged additives: dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent), TBHQ.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Large French 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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