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Ore-Ida French Fries, Golden
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ore-Ida French Fries, Golden

Ore-Ida
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ore-Ida French Fries, Golden, 32 oz arrive in the frozen aisle, typically found on mid- to low-level shelving alongside other frozen potato products, frozen appetizers, and family-sized sides. Shoppers spot the familiar Ore-Ida logo near other convenience staples like tater tots and seasoned wedges. These fries suit quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, and casual weekend meals when families want a predictable, crowd-pleasing side. The brand leans on decades of American comfort-food heritage, positioning itself as a reliable, value-oriented choice for parents and busy households who prioritize taste and ease over artisanal claims. The label emphasizes familiar health halos such as gluten-free and simple ingredient names like potatoes and oil, while also listing color and processing agents; there is no organic certification and no front-of-pack naturality guarantees beyond the potato-centric messaging. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially prepared frozen side: potatoes are cut, treated to hold color, coated with oil, and flash-frozen for distribution. Sensory expectations are clear — a crispy, golden exterior with a fluffy, tender interior after oven or air-fryer heating; a neutral salted potato flavor that pairs well with ketchup, sauces, or toppings. Packaging is a sealed plastic bag in a branded cardboard-look print, designed for freezer stacking and family-sized portions. The usage ritual is simple: bake or fry according to instructions, serve hot in a bowl or on a plate for dipping, or load with cheese and bacon for an indulgent upgrade. The product sits squarely in American grocery culture as an everyday, comforting convenience item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 oz
Servings per Container: 11
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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, BLEND, (SOYBEAN, AND, COTTONSEED),, SALT,, ANNATTO, COLOR,, DEXTROSE,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE, (TO, RETAIN, NATURAL, COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SOYBEAN - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • COTTONSEED - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • SOY LECITHIN - Processed emulsifier
  • ANNATTO COLOR - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This frozen, ready-to-cook product contains added vegetable oil blends, colorant, dextrose, and sodium acid pyrophosphate and is industrially processed and packaged, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Ore-Ida French Fries, Golden

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These fries are relatively low in calories (just 90 per serving) and contain no added sugars or artificial sweeteners. However, they're not exactly a nutrient powerhouse, so think of them as a fun side dish rather than a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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