French fries vs potato chips: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: french fries scores 33/100 and potato chips 31/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
French fries
168 kcal per 100 g. Medium portion: 117 g
Potato chips
532 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (about 15 chips): 28 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFrench fries168 vs 532 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPotato chips2.7 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberPotato chips2.6 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.3 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPotato chips451 vs 1196 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFrench fries1 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | French fries, 100 g | Potato chips, 100 g | French fries, 117 g | Potato chips, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 532 kcal | 197 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 6.4 g | 3.1 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g | 54 g | 34 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | <0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 3.1 g | 3 g | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 34 g | 6.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 3.4 g | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 22 mg | 16 mg | 6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 1196 mg | 528 mg | 335 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.3 mg | 0.9 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 21 mg | 14 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 63 mg | 30 mg | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 527 mg | 37 mg | 148 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.