A small McDonald’s fries in the U.S. has about 230 calories.

Quick Scoop

  • Typical U.S. small fries (about 71 g) are listed at roughly 230 calories on multiple nutrition databases and recent 2025 guides.
  • That calorie count mainly comes from carbs and fat, with about 11 g of fat and around 29–31 g of carbs per small serving.
  • Some regional variations (like Canada) list a small fries slightly higher, around 240 calories for a similar portion, so numbers can vary a bit by country and store.

If you track calories, you can round a small McDonald’s fries to about 230–240 calories depending on location.

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