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Home Fries — From fresh (FNDDS)B
Breakfast · #11 of 20

Home Fries

From fresh (FNDDS) · Potatoes

56/100B tier
Calories185
Protein2g
Fiber1.6g
Sodium279mg
Sugar1.3g

Graded B — 56 out of 100, #11 of 20 breakfast. Low sugar carries the score (96/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Pan-fried potatoes with real character — and 279mg sodium.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories185
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.5g15%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 279mg12%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 2g4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Low sugar ×2096
Low saturated fat ×2089
Low sodium ×2081
Fiber ×1014
Protein ×207
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#11 of 20 in Breakfast. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Home Fries healthy?

It grades B — 56 out of 100, #11 of 20 breakfast in our system. Pan-fried potatoes with real character — and 279mg sodium.

How many calories are in Home Fries?

185 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Home Fries calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.