McDonald's French Fries

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French fries

McDonald's French Fries are one of the most popular items on the McDonald's menu, known for their unique taste and crispy texture. They have been a staple of the fast food giant's menu since the 1950s and are served in various sizes, from small to super-size portions.

History

The French Fries were added to the McDonald's menu in 1949, after Richard and Maurice McDonald realized that potatoes were an inexpensive product that could be cooked quickly. Over the years, the process of making the fries has evolved, with changes in the oil used for frying and the addition of various flavoring agents to enhance their taste.

Preparation

McDonald's French Fries are made from high-quality potatoes, such as the Russet Burbank and the Shepody. The potatoes are washed, peeled, cut, and then pre-fried at the factory. Once at the restaurant, they are cooked in a high-temperature fryer and salted before serving. The cooking oil used is a blend of canola oil, soybean oil, and hydrogenated soybean oil, with natural beef flavor, citric acid, and dimethylpolysiloxane added.

Controversies and Health Concerns

There have been some controversies surrounding the nutritional value of McDonald's French Fries, particularly in terms of the fat content and the presence of trans fats. McDonald's has made efforts to improve the health profile of their fries by switching to cooking oils with less trans fat and including dextrose, a type of sugar, to maintain the golden color.

Cultural Impact

McDonald's French Fries have become an icon of American fast food culture. They are frequently referenced in media, have appeared in countless movies and television shows, and are a part of meals for millions of people around the world every day.

Nutritional value of McDonald's French Fries

Nutrient	Unit	Value per 100gm	1.0 small serving 71.0"g	1.0 medium serving 117.0"g	1.0 large serving 154.0"g	1.0 kids serving 31.0"g
Nutrients
Water	g	36.63	26.01	42.86	56.41	11.36
Energy	kcal	323	229	378	497	100
Protein	g	3.41	2.42	3.99	5.25	1.06
Total lipid (fat)	g	15.47	10.98	18.1	23.82	4.8
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	42.58	30.23	49.82	65.57	13.2
Fiber, total dietary	g	3.9	2.8	4.6	6	1.2
Sugars, total	g	0.21	0.15	0.25	0.32	0.07
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	19	13	22	29	6
Iron, Fe	mg	0.8	0.57	0.94	1.23	0.25
Magnesium, Mg	mg	37	26	43	57	11
Phosphorus, P	mg	127	90	149	196	39
Potassium, K	mg	596	423	697	918	185
Sodium, Na	mg	189	134	221	291	59
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.51	0.36	0.6	0.79	0.16
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	5.6	4	6.6	8.6	1.7
Thiamin	mg	0.18	0.128	0.211	0.277	0.056
Riboflavin	mg	0.037	0.026	0.043	0.057	0.011
Niacin	mg	3.22	2.286	3.767	4.959	0.998
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.38	0.27	0.445	0.585	0.118
Vitamin A, RAE	µg	0	0	0	0	0
Vitamin A, IU	IU	0	0	0	0	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	1.38	0.98	1.61	2.13	0.43
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	16	11.4	18.7	24.6	5
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated	g	2.271	1.612	2.657	3.497	0.704
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	g	7.379	5.239	8.633	11.364	2.287
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	g	4.727	3.356	5.531	7.28	1.465
Fatty acids, total trans	g	0.064	0.045	0.075	0.099	0.02

List of McDonald's food items

All McDonald's beef patties are seasoned, consisting primarily of salt and black pepper.

• McDonalds Hamburger
• Cheeseburger
• Big Mac
• McDonald's, Quarter Pounder
• McDonald's Quarter Pounder With Cheese
• McDonalds Big N' Tasty
• McDouble
• Bacon McDouble
• McDonalds Daily Double
• Ranger Burger

Side Orders

• McDonald's French Fries
• McDonald's Side Salad

Breakfast

• McDonald's Sausage McGriddles
• McDonald's Bacon, Egg, and Cheese McGriddles
• McDonald's Scrambled Eggs
• McDonald's Egg McMuffin
• McDonald's Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit
• McDonald's Biscuit
• McDonald's English Muffin
• McDonald's Big Breakfast
• McDonald's Deluxe Warm Cinnamon Roll
• McDonald's Hotcakes And Sausage

Chicken, fish & pork

• McChicken
• Premium chicken sandwiches
• McDonald's Caesar Salad With Grilled Chicken
• McDonald's Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch BLT Sandwitch
• McDonald's Premium Chicken Wraps
• McDonald's Chicken Strips
• McDonald's Sausage Burito
• Chicken Fajita
• Chicken McNuggets
• Mc Donald's Filet-O-Fish
• McRib
• Mighty Wings
• Chicken McBites
• Fish McBites
• McDonald's Fish Filet

Desserts

• Baked Apple Pie

Drinks and Beverages

• McDonald's Vanilla Triple Thick Shake
• McDonald's Strawberry Triple Thick Shake
• McDonald's Chocolate Triple Thick Shake
• McDonald's Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone
• McDonald's Strawberry Sundae
• McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae
• McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae
• McDonald's Peanuts (for Sundaes)
• McDonald's McFlurry with M&M'S Candies
• McDonald's McFlurry with Oreo cookies
• McDonald's Soda

Also see

• Applebee's
• Subway
• T.G.I.Friday's
• Denny's
• Fast food

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External links

Nutrition lookup (USDA)