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Nathans Famous Jumbo Crinkle Cut French Fries
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Nathans Famous Jumbo Crinkle Cut French Fries

Nathan's
28 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nathan's Famous Jumbo Crinkle Cut French Fries are a familiar frozen side you’ll spot in the supermarket’s frozen potato aisle, stacked near other fries, tater tots, and frozen appetizers. Packaged in a 28 oz bag with bold branding that nods to the classic New York hot-dog counter, the bag signals convenience and crowd-pleasing flavor. These crinkle-cut fries appeal to shoppers planning casual meals—game-day spreads, movie-night snacks, backyard barbecues, or an easy weekend brunch—and live in carts alongside frozen burgers, chicken tenders, and dipping sauces. The brand leans on Americana and heritage, targeting families and nostalgic eaters who remember fast-food fries, with marketing that emphasizes “famous” taste rather than health claims. The label is straightforward rather than “natural” or organic; there are no organic seals and the front-of-package messaging centers on crispness and size rather than nutrition. On the ingredient list you’ll find potatoes and a blend of vegetable oils plus small amounts of sugar, dextrose and a phosphate for color retention—ingredients that reflect industrial processing to ensure uniform color and texture. Sensory-wise, these fries promise a golden, ridged exterior that crisps in an oven or fryer and a fluffy, soft interior; the crinkle cut gives more surface for a crunchy bite and holds sauces well. Rituals around the product include shared platters at parties, dunking in ketchup or aioli, and pairing with sandwiches. In grocery culture they function as an easy, satisfying shortcut to a familiar comfort food experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola,, Palm,, Soybean,, Sunflower),, Sugar,, Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate, (to, Promote, Color, Retention),, Dextrose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (dextrose, disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate), added sugar, and a vegetable oil blend and is sold as a ready-to-heat frozen product—characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nathans Famous Jumbo Crinkle Cut French Fries

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These fries have some redeeming qualities, like being low in sugar and providing a decent serving of potassium. However, they're still a processed food, so if you’re looking for whole foods or nutrient-dense options, you might want to keep that in mind.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgentcomforting
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