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Burger King US French Fries (Medium): calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Burger King US French Fries (Medium), a heap of golden straight-cut fries on white paper, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King US French Fries (Medium) at 18% of an adult’s daily calories, 22% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 0.2 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)? They contain 370 calories, 17g of fat (3g saturated), 1g of added sugar and 330mg of sodium.

Build a full meal with our nutrition calculator

Use the Boone meal calculator to build a full meal rather than view this item on its own. Add fries, a drink, dips and a dessert, then choose your age and sex, and switch between US and UK guidance, for a more accurate view of how French Fries (Medium) fit into a day.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King US French Fries (Medium)

Calories370
Total fat17g
of which saturated3g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate50g
Total sugars1g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)1g
Fibre4g
Protein5g
Sodium330mg

Nutrition figures are Burger King USA published data from the BK nutrition explorer, per item as sold with its standard toppings and before any optional sauces or extras. Burger King lists the serving at about 200g. Added sugar is a Boone estimate, as Burger King does not publish it. Boone converts these figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 370 calories, which is 18% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. They provide 17g of total fat, of which 3g is saturated, 1g of total sugars (1g added, estimated), 330mg of sodium, 5g of protein and 4g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 3g represents 15% of the 20g Daily Value.

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) sits within most daily limits

At 370 calories and 330mg of sodium, Burger King US French Fries (Medium) uses a modest share of a day for adults and children. The calculator shows how it adds up as part of a full meal.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Burger King US French Fries (Medium)

Effectively all 1g counts as added sugar, or about 0.2 teaspoons against the 10g per-meal limit.

Added sugars come from

  • dextrose in the french fries

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Burger King publishes total sugar only; Boone estimates the added share from the sugar sources named in each component’s ingredient list.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Burger King US French Fries (Medium)

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) is a single manufactured product. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, modified starches, thickeners and gums, phosphates and raising agents, hydrogenated or interesterified oils and anti-foaming and anti-caking agents. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Dextrose

A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the french fries.

Modified starches

Starches altered industrially to thicken, bind or hold texture through freezing and reheating. Found in the french fries.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the french fries.

Phosphates and raising agents

Hold moisture in meat, control acidity or make batters and doughs rise. Found in the french fries.

Hydrogenated or interesterified oils

Industrially hardened fats used for stability and frying life. Found in the french fries.

Anti-foaming and anti-caking agents

Stop frying oil foaming or powders clumping in industrial equipment. Found in the french fries.

Boone classifies Burger King US French Fries (Medium) as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, October 2026.

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain at least 14 distinct ingredients: 6 raw and 8 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 63, of which 35 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: Burger King US French Fries (Medium)

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Burger King US French Fries (Medium) on its own681457%
Burger King US French Fries (Medium) + medium fries681457%
Burger King US French Fries (Medium) + fries + a dip15122744%
Burger King US French Fries (Medium) + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola16163250%
Burger King US French Fries (Medium) + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie28356356%

The 8 manufactured ingredients

corn, canola, hydrogenated soybean oil, dextrose, dimethylpolysiloxane, disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, modified potato starch, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, xanthan gum.

The 6 raw ingredients

corn oil, cottonseed oil, potato, rice flour, salt, soybean oil and/or canola and/or palm oil.

What those ingredients are, by type

Oils and fats4
Salt and minerals3
Other additives and processing aids2
Fruit, vegetables and nuts1
Starches1
Grains and flours1
Sugars and syrups1
Acids and acidity regulators1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Burger King’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) is made from a single component.

Ingredients by component: Burger King US French Fries (Medium)

French Fries

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola and/or Palm Oil) Modified Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate to Preserve Natural Color, Cooked in Vegetable Oil [(Corn oil, Cottonseed oil) or (Corn, Canola, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil) Dimethylpolysiloxane]​.

Ingredients taken from the Burger King USA nutrition explorer, retrieved October 2026. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Burger King declares none of the nine major US allergens as an ingredient in Burger King US French Fries (Medium).

Allergen information: Burger King US French Fries (Medium)

AllergenStatus
MilkNot declared
EggsNot declared
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatShared equipment
SoybeansNot declared
SesameNot declared

Contains = declared by Burger King USA. May contain = Burger King states the allergen may be present. Shared equipment = prepared on equipment shared with the allergen. Burger King prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)?+

Boone calculates that Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 370 calories, which is 18% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 25% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)?+

Boone estimates that Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 1g of added sugar, about 0.2 teaspoons, which is 2% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Burger King publishes 1g of total sugar.

Is Burger King US French Fries (Medium) within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With an estimated 1g of added sugar, Burger King US French Fries (Medium) fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

How much saturated fat is in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)?+

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 3g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 15% of the 20g Daily Value and 18% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)?+

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 330mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 22% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 14% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Burger King US French Fries (Medium) ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Burger King US French Fries (Medium) as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it contains dextrose, modified starches, thickeners and gums, phosphates and raising agents, hydrogenated or interesterified oils and anti-foaming and anti-caking agents. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

How much fibre is in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)?+

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 4g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 14% of the 28g Daily Value and 19% of the 21g target for a child aged 4 to 8. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

Is Burger King US French Fries (Medium) suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its estimated 1g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean it uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in Burger King US French Fries (Medium)?+

Burger King US French Fries (Medium) contain 5g of protein, which Boone calculates as 10% of the 50g Daily Value.