Oh, thefrench fry.

Is there any side dish better than fried-up spuds to pair with thatcheeseburgeror order ofchicken nuggets?

It’s a true fast-food staple, and those who take their fries seriously will have a strong favorite.

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But it’s important to know that not all fast-food fries are the same.

And we’re not just talking about taste here!

There are some fry options that are truly unhealthy for you.

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So whichpopular fast-food chainhas the unhealthiest french fries out there?

We rounded up the fast-food fries and tater tots that seem to be just bad news.

Now, here’s the list of the worst fast-food fries, ranked from bad to the absolute worst.

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And that’s without the nacho cheese dip, which adds 60 calories per teeny tiny cup.

Rememberyou’ll want to keep them plain and skip the"animal style" secret menutopping, though!

Here, one large order is packing 440 calories and 320 milligrams of sodium.

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A burger’s best friend."

They’re plain and simple, but they’re still not so innocent.

Andthese iconic friesreally aren’tas badas you may think.

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If you went with a small order, it could cost you 180 milligrams of sodium.

McDonald’s Will Open Hundreds Of New U.S. More than 700 calories on a side dish is just insane!

And that’s without factoring in the rest of the meal!

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Instead, it’s better to pair that popcorn shrimp or chicken sandwich with green beans or coleslaw.

It makes for a side dish that has more sodium than193 Lay’s potato chips!

Be sure to stick with the “Little” size.

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And don’t forget to share!

Sadly, the large size is downright scary, earning the title of the worst fast-food fries.

A version of this story was originally published in October 2020.

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It has been updated to include new information.

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French fries

White Castle

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chili cheese tater tots from sonic

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