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InflammatoryScore: 8/10
French Fries
8/10
Inflammation
Inflammatory
Category
1 medium serving (117g)
Serving size
4
Key nutrients
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
French fries are deep-fried in inflammatory vegetable oils and contain acrylamide from high-temperature cooking. They combine refined carbs with inflammatory fats.
Quick facts
- Inflammation
- 8/10
- Category
- Inflammatory
- Serving size
- 1 medium serving (117g)
Key nutrients
CarbohydratesPotassiumSodiumFat
Tips
Make baked sweet potato fries at home as a healthier alternative. If eating out, choose a side salad instead. Air-frying at home significantly reduces inflammatory potential.
Benefits
- Source of potassium from potatoes
- Provides quick energy
Concerns
- Deep-fried in inflammatory vegetable oils
- Acrylamide formation from high-heat cooking
- High in trans fats (depending on oil used)
- High calorie density with low nutritional value
- Refined carbohydrates plus inflammatory fats
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