Nutrition information
Nutrition information: McDonald's US Fries (Kids)
| Calories | 110 |
| Total fat | 5g |
| of which saturated | 0.5g |
| Trans fat | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 14g |
| Total sugars | 0g |
| Includes added sugars | 0g |
| Fibre | 1g |
| Protein | 2g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Nutrition figures are McDonald’s USA published data, per item as sold and before any optional sauces or extras. Boone converts them to the portion and age comparisons on this page.
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) contain 110 calories, which is 6% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 5g of total fat, of which 0.5g is saturated, 0g of total sugars (0g added), 90mg of sodium, 2g of protein and 1g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 0.5g represents 2% of the 20g Daily Value.
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) is a single manufactured product. Across the whole item the ingredient list names dextrose, flavourings, flavour enhancers, phosphates and raising agents and hydrogenated or interesterified oils. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) is moderate on sugar, salt and saturated fat
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) contain 6% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8, 0g of added sugar and 2% of the saturated fat Daily Value.
FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)
Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: McDonald's US Fries (Kids)
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) is a single manufactured product. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, flavourings, flavour enhancers, phosphates and raising agents and hydrogenated or interesterified oils. 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.
Flavourings
Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the french fries.
Flavour enhancers
Boost savoury taste so less of the underlying ingredient is needed. 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.
Boone classifies McDonald's US Fries (Kids) 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, September 2026.
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) contain at least 9 distinct ingredients: 5 raw and 4 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 53, of which 28 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: McDonald's US Fries (Kids)
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| McDonald's US Fries (Kids) on its own | 5 | 4 | 9 | 44% |
| McDonald's US Fries (Kids) + medium fries | 5 | 4 | 9 | 44% |
| McDonald's US Fries (Kids) + fries + a dip | 15 | 13 | 28 | 46% |
| McDonald's US Fries (Kids) + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola | 16 | 15 | 31 | 48% |
| McDonald's US Fries (Kids) + fries + dip + drink + an OREO McFlurry | 25 | 28 | 53 | 53% |
The 4 manufactured ingredients
dextrose, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural beef flavor, sodium acid pyrophosphate.
The 5 raw ingredients
canola oil, corn oil, potato, salt, soybean oil.
What those ingredients are, by type
Oils and fats4
Fruit, vegetables and nuts1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Sugars and syrups1
Acids and acidity regulators1
Salt and minerals1
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on McDonald’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 Sweet ’n Sour sauce.
Ingredients
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) is listed by McDonald’s USA as a single component.
Ingredients by component: McDonald's US Fries (Kids)
French fries
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [wheat And Milk Derivatives]*), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (maintain Color), Salt. *Natural Beef Flavor Contains Hydrolyzed Wheat And Hydrolyzed Milk As Starting Ingredients.
Ingredients taken from the McDonald’s USA product pages, retrieved September 2026, with obvious spelling errors corrected. Recipes change - always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.
Allergens at a glance
McDonald's US Fries (Kids) contain wheat and milk.
Allergen information: McDonald's US Fries (Kids)
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Eggs | Not declared |
| Fish | Not declared |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not declared |
| Tree nuts | Not declared |
| Peanuts | Not declared |
| Wheat | Contains |
| Soybeans | Not declared |
| Sesame | Not declared |
The frying oil includes natural beef flavour made with hydrolysed wheat and milk, so the fries and hash browns are not vegetarian. Contains = declared by McDonald’s USA. May contain = McDonald’s states the allergen may be present. McDonald’s 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 September 2026.
