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Fried potato
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 135 kcal —
- Protein 2.2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 18 g 7%
- Fat 5.4 g 7%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 241 mg 10%
- Cholesterol 2.7 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 21 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 5 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0.25 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.98 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 6.7 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.7 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 19 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 8.3 mg 1%
- Iron 0.8 mg 4%
- Magnesium 28.4 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 54.1 mg 4%
- Potassium 399 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.37 mg 3%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.26 mg 11%
- Selenium 0.76 µg 1%
- Iodine 16 µg 11%
Similar foods
- Vegetable oil french fried potatofast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil312 kcal / 100 g
- French friescrinkle-cut, frozen113 kcal / 100 g
- Potatoboiled
- Chipsfried in liquid frying fat264 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet potatofried141 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chipshomemade, fried in corn oil197 kcal / 100 g
- Potatoesraw88 kcal / 100 g
- Sauteed potato67 kcal / 100 g
- French fries or chipsfrozen, deep-fried258 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted potatoesold, roasted in lard161 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Fried potato
How do you make crisp chips from fresh potatoes?
Cut floury potatoes into even batons, rinse off surface starch and dry them thoroughly. Fry at 140°C for 6–8 minutes until soft but pale, drain, then fry at 180°C for 2–4 minutes until golden and crisp; fry in small batches so the oil temperature does not drop.
Which potatoes and oil are best for frying?
Floury potatoes give fluffy centres and crisp edges, while waxy potatoes hold their shape better in slices or small pieces. Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as rapeseed or sunflower oil, and dry the potatoes well before they go into the pan.
Can you reuse oil after frying potatoes?
Let it cool, then strain out crumbs and store it in a sealed container away from light and heat. Reuse it only if it is still clear and smells fresh; discard it if it is dark, foamy or has a rancid smell.
How should you store and reheat leftover fried potatoes?
Refrigerate them in a covered container within two hours and use within two days. Spread them on a baking tray and reheat at 200°C until piping hot; an oven or air fryer restores more crispness than a microwave.
What do fried potatoes go well with?
Thick-cut fried potatoes are a classic partner for battered fish, while thinner fries go well with burgers and grilled food. For a Spanish-style dish, serve crisp potato chunks with a smoky tomato sauce as patatas bravas.
Are fried potatoes the same as chips?
In British English, chips usually means thick-cut fried potato batons; crisps are thin, crunchy packaged slices. “Fried potato” is broader and can also mean pan-fried slices or cubes.
Are fried potatoes higher in energy than roasted potatoes?
In the supplied comparison, fried potato has 135 kcal per 100 g, compared with 129 kcal in roasted potato. The amount of oil absorbed during frying is a major reason fried versions can be higher.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 2002 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
