[h=4]Worst Classic Fries[/h] Five Guys Fries (Large)
1,474 calories
71 g fat (14 g saturated)
213 mg sodium
Five Guys lands on this list for no other reason than its egregious portion size. In terms of calories, it would take more than six small orders of McDonalds' fries to equal one large order from Five Guys. It's great that the chain fills its fryers with pure peanut oil, but until it offers reasonable portions, Five Guys will remain firmly entrenched on this side of the list.
[h=4]Worst Sweet Potato Fries[/h] Cheesecake Factory Sweet Potato Fries
960 calories
3 g saturated fat
1,521 mg sodium
Think you’re saving yourself some calories by opting for sweet potatoes over standard spuds? You’re not. A side of these fries will you run you 400 calories more than their regular counterpart. In keeping with the chain’s gargantuan portions (hey, it didn't finish first on our Worst Restaurants in America list without reason), this side dish contains nearly as many carbohydrates as 1.5 cans of Pringles.
[h=4]Worst Loaded Fries[/h] Chili’s Texas Cheese Fries with Chili and Ranch
2,120 calories
144 g fat (69 g saturated)
5,920 mg sodium
Not surprisingly, the namesake of these fries, Texas, is among the top five most obese states in the nation. (Similarly, if you should happen to come across Mississippi or West Virginia Fries, those should be avoided as well.) Essentially a plate of nachos that replaces chips with fries, this appetizer is far and away the most damaging on Chili's menu. It would take 22 of the chain's deep-fried mozzarella sticks to match the calories on one plate, and the sodium toll will likely leave you bloated with water retention.
[h=4]Worst Steak Fries[/h] TGI Friday’s Parmesan Steak Fries
660 calories
49 g fat (10 g saturated)
630 mg sodium
Steak fries tend to fall on the healthier side of the french fry spectrum. The thicker cut allows for a higher ratio of spud to oil. But not at Friday's. Here, ordering steak fries over standard fries will more than double your fat intake—in fact, two-thirds of these calories are supplied by pure fat. That's how each hulking order manages to pack in more calories than an entire meal ought to.
1,474 calories
71 g fat (14 g saturated)
213 mg sodium
Five Guys lands on this list for no other reason than its egregious portion size. In terms of calories, it would take more than six small orders of McDonalds' fries to equal one large order from Five Guys. It's great that the chain fills its fryers with pure peanut oil, but until it offers reasonable portions, Five Guys will remain firmly entrenched on this side of the list.
[h=4]Worst Sweet Potato Fries[/h] Cheesecake Factory Sweet Potato Fries
960 calories
3 g saturated fat
1,521 mg sodium
Think you’re saving yourself some calories by opting for sweet potatoes over standard spuds? You’re not. A side of these fries will you run you 400 calories more than their regular counterpart. In keeping with the chain’s gargantuan portions (hey, it didn't finish first on our Worst Restaurants in America list without reason), this side dish contains nearly as many carbohydrates as 1.5 cans of Pringles.
[h=4]Worst Loaded Fries[/h] Chili’s Texas Cheese Fries with Chili and Ranch
2,120 calories
144 g fat (69 g saturated)
5,920 mg sodium
Not surprisingly, the namesake of these fries, Texas, is among the top five most obese states in the nation. (Similarly, if you should happen to come across Mississippi or West Virginia Fries, those should be avoided as well.) Essentially a plate of nachos that replaces chips with fries, this appetizer is far and away the most damaging on Chili's menu. It would take 22 of the chain's deep-fried mozzarella sticks to match the calories on one plate, and the sodium toll will likely leave you bloated with water retention.
[h=4]Worst Steak Fries[/h] TGI Friday’s Parmesan Steak Fries
660 calories
49 g fat (10 g saturated)
630 mg sodium
Steak fries tend to fall on the healthier side of the french fry spectrum. The thicker cut allows for a higher ratio of spud to oil. But not at Friday's. Here, ordering steak fries over standard fries will more than double your fat intake—in fact, two-thirds of these calories are supplied by pure fat. That's how each hulking order manages to pack in more calories than an entire meal ought to.
[h=4]Best Curly Fries[/h] Jack in the Box Seasoned Curly Fries (small)
280 calories
16 g fat (1 g saturated)
614 mg sodium
Its menu once clotted with trans fats, Jack in the Box has made a concerted effort in recent years to cut down on dangerous oils. What remains is a dramatically improved side dish lineup, including your best option for a novelty fry. Just be sure to stick to a small order—each portion upsize tacks on an additional 150 calories.
[h=4]Best Classic Fries[/h] TGI Friday’s Seasoned Fries
290 calories
23 g fat (4.5 g saturated)
650 mg sodium
TGI Friday's, the titleholder for Worst Steak Fries, nearly redeems itself with this classic version, the most reasonable you're likely to find at a casual dining chain. Be careful though: These might be surprisingly benign, but few of Friday's entrées follow suit. Choose your meal wisely—I recommend the Petite Sirloin—or you'll more than recover the calories you saved on these damage-free fries.
[h=4]Best Fast-Food Fries[/h] McDonald’s French Fries (small)
230 calories
11 g fat (1.5 g saturated)
160 mg sodium
Not only are these fries "world famous," but they're also surprisingly harmless in small amounts. Downgrade from a large order to a small twice a week, and you'll drop 8 pounds within a year. I wouldn't recommend making them a regular part of your diet, but when a craving strikes, hit the golden arches and you'll emerge from the drive-thru relatively unscathed.
280 calories
16 g fat (1 g saturated)
614 mg sodium
Its menu once clotted with trans fats, Jack in the Box has made a concerted effort in recent years to cut down on dangerous oils. What remains is a dramatically improved side dish lineup, including your best option for a novelty fry. Just be sure to stick to a small order—each portion upsize tacks on an additional 150 calories.
[h=4]Best Classic Fries[/h] TGI Friday’s Seasoned Fries
290 calories
23 g fat (4.5 g saturated)
650 mg sodium
TGI Friday's, the titleholder for Worst Steak Fries, nearly redeems itself with this classic version, the most reasonable you're likely to find at a casual dining chain. Be careful though: These might be surprisingly benign, but few of Friday's entrées follow suit. Choose your meal wisely—I recommend the Petite Sirloin—or you'll more than recover the calories you saved on these damage-free fries.
[h=4]Best Fast-Food Fries[/h] McDonald’s French Fries (small)
230 calories
11 g fat (1.5 g saturated)
160 mg sodium
Not only are these fries "world famous," but they're also surprisingly harmless in small amounts. Downgrade from a large order to a small twice a week, and you'll drop 8 pounds within a year. I wouldn't recommend making them a regular part of your diet, but when a craving strikes, hit the golden arches and you'll emerge from the drive-thru relatively unscathed.
best fries are from local joints none of you ever heard of so its no need mentioning them.
But for national chains I would go
Checkers/Rally's
Im sure some of you never heard of that either.
And McD's is also very simple but yet very good.
BK is the worst.
Have not been to BK in over 10 years.
Only been to McD about 5 times in the last 10 years.
Fast food is just about in my past now unless you count Subway as fast food.
I keep subway in business. I probably eat there more then Jared.
But for national chains I would go
Checkers/Rally's
Im sure some of you never heard of that either.
And McD's is also very simple but yet very good.
BK is the worst.
Have not been to BK in over 10 years.
Only been to McD about 5 times in the last 10 years.
Fast food is just about in my past now unless you count Subway as fast food.
I keep subway in business. I probably eat there more then Jared.
Its the best combo of heathy and convenience.
I always get the under 6 grams of fat options.
Very ordinary I agree. But convenient
