BURGER CHAINS THAT SERVE THE BEST FRENCH FRIES

Matt Case - September 19th 

According to a study from the University of California-Davis, Americans consume an average of 40 pounds of French fries annually. In light of this, EatThis,NotThat! recently ranked the top 10 French fries from U.S. burger chains, providing insight into both taste and nutritional content. Refer to EatThis,NotThat! for the full list and details.

Shake Shack – this chain started in New York City in 2004 and is famous for its crinkle-cut fries in several varieties including Spicy Fries and Spicy Cheese Fries that are tossed in a pepper blend and served with a side of Ranch dressing. BACON CHEESE FRIES: 840 calories, 52 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 1570 mg sodium, 65 g carbs (7 g fiber, 1 g sugar) 

Smashburger – Smashfries are sliced potatoes cooked in blended oil and tossed in a garlic and rosemary mixture. They also serve plain fries if that’s more your style. SMASHFRIES: 420 calories, 21 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 690 mg sodium, 53 g carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 4 g protein 

McDonald’s – famous fries use premium Russet Burbank potatoes produced in eastern Canada and parts of the northern US and are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. WORLD FAMOUS FRIES (SMALL): 230 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 190 mg sodium, 31 g carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 3 g protein 

Five Guys – Five Guys has over 1,400 U.S. locations and serves two styles of fries – Five Guys style cooked in cholesterol-free, 100% peanut oil and Cajun style also cooked in the same oil but cooked twice and sprinkled with a blend of Cajun spices. They are cut fresh and are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. FIVE GUYS STYLE FRIES (REGULAR): 953 calories, 41 g fat (7g saturated fat), 962 mg sodium 131 carbs (15 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 15 g protein 

Wendy’s – their fries are natural-cut with the skin on and seasoned with sea salt and come in varieties that include ghost pepper fries, Baconator fries, and chili cheese fries. In recent polls, their fries have come out on top of McDonald’s. NATURAL-CUT FRIES (SMALL): 260 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 470 mg sodium, 35g carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 4 g protein 

Burger King – their fries are sourced from Thompson Family Farms that include growers from Eastern Washington and Oregon and their recipe has changed in 1998 and again in 2011 to keep up with the competition. FRENCH FRIES (SMALL): 320 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 300 mg sodium, 49 g carbs (5 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 4 g protein 

In-N-Out – serves fresh, hand-cut fries using 100% sunflower oil made from the “finest, freshest potatoes” shipped “right from the farm” and individually cut at every In-N-Out location. Their fries can be cooked to order and use Kennebec potatoes. PER SERVING (125 G): 370 calories, 15 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 250 mg sodium, 52 g carbs (6 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 6 g protein 

Americans eat an average of 40 pounds of French fries per year. Photo: Getty Images