McDonald's
McDonald's

French Fries (Medium)

The McDonald's Medium French Fries have 320 calories, with 5g protein, 43g carbs, 0g sugar, and 260mg sodium.

Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

320
Calories
5g
Protein
43g
Carbs
260mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 320 cal = 320 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

11%
Sodium260mg
10%
Sat Fat2g
0%
Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
320

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
15g19%
Saturated Fat
2g10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
260mg11%
Total Carbohydrates
43g16%
Dietary Fiber
4g14%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
5g10%

* 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
81.3 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
320 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.3 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
1.6 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 Medium French Fries healthy?

The McDonald's Medium French Fries earn a Nom Score of A (95/100). Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein.

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

The McDonald's Medium French Fries have 320 calories, with 5g protein, 43g carbs, 0g sugar, and 260mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Medium French Fries?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Medium 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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