Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Hash Browns
Per 100 grams, hash browns is the lighter choice by 10 calories, while french fries delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | French Fries | Hash Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 264 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 15 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 g fat
🥔 Hash Browns
1 patty (53 g)
140 cal
1.6 g protein · 14.8 g carbs · 8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, french fries or hash browns?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and hash browns has 264. Hash Browns is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or hash browns?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; hash browns has 3 g. French Fries wins on protein.
Is french fries or hash browns better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward hash browns — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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