Calories in
potatoes, french fried, steak fries
148 kcal per 100 g Potatoes, french fried, steak fries contains 148 calories per 100 grams, or about 197 calories per 10 strip. Per 100 g it provides 2.6 g protein, 27.0 g carbohydrate and 3.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 71% carbohydrate, 7% protein, 22% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 strip | 133.0 g | 197 | 3.4 g | 35.9 g | 5.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 10 strip
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 10 strip |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 148 kcal | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 35.9 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 373.0 mg | 496.1 mg |
| Potassium | 459.0 mg | 610.5 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 13.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14.0 mg | 18.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 64.9 g | 86.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168445). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How potatoes, french fried, steak fries compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, potatoes, french fried, steak fries ranks 17 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 139% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 10 strip (197 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 40 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in potatoes, french fried, steak fries?
Potatoes, french fried, steak fries contains 148 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 197 calories per 10 strip. It also provides 2.6 g of protein, 27.0 g of carbohydrate and 3.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of potatoes, french fried, steak fries?
By calories, potatoes, french fried, steak fries is roughly 71% carbohydrate, 7% protein and 22% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 10 strip?
About 40 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the potatoes, french fried, steak fries I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Potatoes, french fried, steak fries, salt added in processing, frozen, oven-heated". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.