French fries vs Potato chips
Both count toward 30 plants a week.
| French fries | Potato chips | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein · per 100 g | 3.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Carbs · per 100 g | 41.4 g | 53.8 g |
| Fat · per 100 g | 14.7 g | 34.0 g |
| Fiber · per 100 g | 3.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Energy · per 100 g | 312 kcal | 532.0 kcal |
| Protein · per 100 kcal | 1.1 g | 1.2 g |
| To hit 30 g protein | 875 g · 2729 kcal | 469 g · 2498 kcal |
The same three numbers, drawn
What 30 g of protein looks like on a plate
Where the calories come from
The one-line verdict: Potato chips delivers 1.1× the protein per calorie of French fries (1.2 g vs 1.1 g per 100 kcal).
More protein / 100 g: Potato chipsMore fiber / 100 g: French friesLighter per 100 g: French friesSmaller 30 g portion: Potato chips
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Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.