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Fries, Potato

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A short name commonly used to reference French-fried potatoes, the narrow potato product 3 to 4 inches in length and 1/4 inch square that is most often served in restaurants. Fries are deep-fried in vegetable oil and served with golden crusty outside texture while the inner texture is soft and white. French fries are not French in origin, but instead are referred to as French because of the way they are "Frenched" cut into thin strips. Very thin strips may be referred to as shoestring potatoes while the thicker strips are referred to as steak fries. In Britain, French fries are referred to as "chips" and in France as "pommes frites."

French Fries
Uncooked and cooked French fries
Shoestring Potatoes
Shoestring Potatoes

USDA Nutrition Facts

Potatoes, french fried, steak fries, salt added in processing, frozen, oven-heated (USDA#11412)

Serving Size 10 strip
Calories 152
Protein 2g
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 26g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 459mg
Sodium 373mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Potatoes, french fried, steak fries, salt added in processing, frozen, as purchased (USDA#11411)

Serving Size 10 strip
Calories 133
Protein 2g
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 23g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 400mg
Sodium 317mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, fat-free, made with olestra (USDA#19445)

Serving Size 1 oz
Calories 256
Protein 5g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 56g
Dietary Fiber 9g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 811mg
Sodium 342mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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