Waitrose
French fries
Product Insights
The product is a frozen French fry made primarily of potatoes (92%) with sunflower oil, starches, dextrose, turmeric and a small amount of salt, placing it in the cereals and potatoes food group. It is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and the label does not provide a Nutri‑Score; per 100 g it contains 212 kcal, 7 g total fat (0.8 g saturated), 0.9 g sugars, 0.43 g salt, 3.6 g fiber and 3.4 g protein. The low sugar, low salt and high fiber are positive, but the high processing level, presence of the additive E1400 and moderate fat and calorie content are drawbacks.
Nutrient Levels
Traffic light indicators
Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average frozen‑fries profile, this product has lower sugar (0.9 g vs 2.1 g) and much lower salt (0.43 g vs 3.07 g), higher fiber (3.6 g vs 2.64 g), slightly more fat (7 g vs 6.3 g) and calories (212 kcal vs 198 kcal), and less saturated fat.
Ingredients
Potato (92%), sunflower oil (5%), potato starch, potato dextrin, salt, rice flour, dextrose, turmeric powder
Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You
Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about French fries.
