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FriesMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Fries (Small) has 218 calories (912 kJ), with 3.5 g protein, 11.5 g fat and 24.3 g carbs per serve. That is about 10% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
D1.6 g protein per 100 kcal - poor protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (Small)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 912 kJ (218 kcal) |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat, total | 11.5 g |
| - saturated | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24.3 g |
| - sugars | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Fries sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 218 | 912 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 24.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 210 |
| Medium | 315 | 1,318 | 5.0 | 16.6 | 35.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 304 |
| Large | 390 | 1,632 | 6.1 | 20.5 | 43.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 374 |
Lowest: Small at 218 kcal. Highest: Large at 390 kcal - a 172 kcal spread.
How it compares with other McDonald's sides & fries
Of the 3 sides & fries on the McDonald's menu, Fries ranks 2nd of 3 for protein and is the 2nd lowest in calories. The category average is 189 kcal, so this one is above average by 29 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Slices | 31 | 130 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 6.4 |
| Fries (3 options) | 218 | 912 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 24.3 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 318 | 1,331 | 13.0 | 14.7 | 31.2 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's sides & fries item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Fries?
Fries at McDonald's ranges from 218 to 390 calories depending on the option. The Small is 218 kcal (912 kJ).
How much protein is in McDonald's's Fries?
3.5 g of protein in the Small, which works out to 1.6 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
912 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 912 kJ is roughly 10% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's sides & fries it is the 2nd lowest of 3. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Apple Slices at 31 kcal, and the highest-protein is Mozzarella Sticks with 13.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest sides by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's sides & fries
Mozzarella Sticks318 kcal · 13.0 g protein
Apple Slices31 kcal · 0.2 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.