Calories per serving
| Serving | Kcal | P | F | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 192 | 2.8 | 9.5 | 23.4 |
| Side dish, 150 g | 288 | 4.2 | 14.3 | 35.1 |
| Serving, 200 g | 384 | 5.6 | 19.0 | 46.8 |
| Pan for two, 400 g | 768 | 11.2 | 38.0 | 93.6 |
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Ingredients and how we count
We break the dish down by ingredient instead of taking an average “by name”. Below is a typical 211 g serving.
| Ingredient | Weight | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 185 g | 230 |
| Sunflower oil | 16 g | 144 |
| Onion | 10 g | 4 |
FoodMate Score of the dish
How it changes with different cooking methods
| Version | Serving |
|---|---|
| In sunflower oil | 384 kcal |
| Oven-roasted with a spoon of oil | 260 kcal |
| With mushrooms | 350 kcal |
| Fried in lard | 450 kcal |
| French fries, 200 g | 624 kcal |
Micronutrients
Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 800 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% |
How many calories are in fried potatoes
100 g of potatoes fried in sunflower oil contain about 192 kcal: 2.8 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 23.4 g of carbs. A 200 g serving is 384 kcal. For comparison, the same amount of boiled potatoes is about 170 kcal, and mashed potatoes with milk and butter about 210.
Where the calories come from
The potato itself is moderately caloric, about 80 kcal per 100 g. During frying the slices lose water and absorb oil: a serving ends up with 15–20 g, which is 130–180 kcal. The thinner the slices and the more often you stir them, the more oil they take in. Thick wedges and a hot pan absorb less.
Frying with less oil
Oven roasting with a teaspoon of oil per serving gives a golden crust and saves more than 100 kcal. An air fryer lets you use almost no oil. If you pan-fry, use a non-stick pan and a lid at the start: the potatoes partly steam and take up less fat. Mushrooms and onion add volume and flavor.
Fried potatoes on a diet
Fried potatoes are mostly carbs and fat, with only 5.6 g of protein per serving. In a calorie deficit it's better to have 100–150 g as a side to a protein dish such as fish, chicken or eggs, and add a fresh vegetable salad. The plate becomes more balanced and lower in calories.
How to count your pan
Few people measure the oil in the pan, so 192 kcal per 100 g is an average. Take a photo of your plate in MyFoodMate AI and the app will estimate the weight of the potatoes and how fried they are.