Birds Eye Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries

Birds Eye zucchini fries with text '140 calories.'

While most people immediately think of potatoes when they see “fries” on the menu, these crinkle cut goodies are made with zucchini. They are coated with a corn and wheat flour batter and cooked until crispy.

You can cook them in the air fryer, pan fry with oil, or bake until crispy. Try these zucchini fries with a side of ranch or a little cider vinegar.

Each serving of about 20 pieces contains 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 18 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the Birds Eye Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries.

Zucchini Fries Nutritional Information

All calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as 85 grams, or about 20 pieces. A 12 ounce bag contains approximately four servings.

Calories

There are 140 calories in one serving of Birds Eye Crinkle Cut Zucchini Fries.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 60 calories from fat
  • 70 calories from total carbs
  • 10 calories from protein

Half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat contributes about 43% of the total calories and the rest is from protein.

Zucchini Fries

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
43%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
50%
CALORIES FROM Protein
7%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label printed on the package of Birds Eye Zucchini Fries.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 20 Pieces

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

140

%DV

Total Fat

7g

9%

Saturated Fat

1g

5%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

410mg

18%

Carbohydrates

18g

7%

Dietary Fiber

2g

7%

Total Sugars

1g

Added Sugars

0g

2%

Protein

2g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Sodium

As with most packaged foods, it’s important to take a look at the amount of sodium.

Birds Eye Zucchini Fries contain 410 milligrams of sodium per serving. That amount is approximately 18% of the recommended daily value for an adult on a diet of 2,000 calories.

Birds Eye zucchini fries with text '140 calories.'
There are 140 calories in each serving of crinkle cut zucchini fries.

Zucchini Fries Ingredients and Allergens

There are only three main ingredients in the zucchini fries: zucchini, batter, and oil. That said, the special batter contains multiple ingredients. Review the table below for the full list of ingredients.

Ingredients

Zucchini, Batter, Oil

  • Batter is made with yellow corn meal, wheat flour, salt, cornstarch, dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate, and baking soda

Allergens

The crinkle cut zucchini fries are made with ingredients that contain wheat.

Nutritional Comparison of Fries

If you’re interested to know how the nutrition facts in these zucchini fries stack up against fries offered at popular fast food restaurants, take a look at this comparison table.

Zucchini Fries vs Fast Food Fries

You can use the small arrows in the top row to sort the data by brand, calories, fat, carbs, or protein.

BrandMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Birds EyeCrinkle Cut Zucchini Fries1407g18g2g410mg
Arby'sCurly Fries (Small)41022g49g5g940mg
Shake ShackFries47022g63g6g740mg
Shake ShackCheese Fries71044g64g12g1020mg
Shake ShackBacon Cheese Fries84052g65g24g1570mg
https://nutritionandingredients.com/whataburger-menu-nutrition-facts-and-item-prices/French Fries (Med)42021g52g5g260mg

Crinkle Cut vs Shoestring Cut

In addition to the crinkle cut Birds Eye makes zucchini fries in a shoestring cut. The nutritional values are not the same.

Firstly, the serving size weight is the same at 85 grams, but the number of pieces per serving is different.

The crinkle cut fries are larger and the serving size is about 20 pieces. By comparison, each serving of the shoestring cut zucchini fries has about 51 pieces.

Moreover, shoestring cut zucchini fries have more calories per serving.

Here is a quick comparison of the nutrition facts of crinkle cut vs shoestring cut.

Crinkle Cut

  • 140 Calories
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbs: 18g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Sodium: 410mg

Shoestring Cut

  • 190 Calories
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbs: 27g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Sodium: 530mg

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens source: Birds Eye. Product image courtesy of Birds Eye. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to processed food nutrition.

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