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McDonald's Fries (Medium) — Medium (117g)A
Fast Food · #8 of 55

McDonald's Fries (Medium)

Medium (117g) · Sides

60/100A tier
Calories32
Protein4g
Fiber4.3g
Sodium29mg
Sugar0.4g

Graded A — 60 out of 100, #8 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The world's most famous fries — 320 calories of fried potato and salt.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (Medium (117g))
Calories32
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g19%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 290mg13%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g15%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 4g8%
* % 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 60

Low sugar ×2099
Low saturated fat ×2092
Low sodium ×2089
Fiber ×1022
Protein ×208
Micronutrients ×100

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

Where it ranks

#8 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is McDonald's Fries (Medium) healthy?

It grades A — 60 out of 100, #8 of 55 fast food in our system. The world's most famous fries — 320 calories of fried potato and salt.

How many calories are in McDonald's Fries (Medium)?

32 calories per serving (Medium (117g)). 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 McDonald's Fries (Medium) 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.