Fast food fries: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: fast food fries.
37.6g net carbs per 100 g
2.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
70glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 37.6 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g |
| Energy | 312 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 170698 “Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil”. Net carbs = total carbs 41.4 g − fiber 3.8 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 small serving71 g | 1 medium serving117 g | 1 large serving154 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 26.7 | 44.0 | 58.0 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.7 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Glycemic load | 19 | 31 | 41 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 70. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Irish potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), peeled, fried in vegetable oil
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