What is poutine made of?

Poutine consists of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy.

Poutine can be high in calories and fat, so it's better enjoyed in moderation.

What cheese is used in poutine?

Traditionally, poutine uses fresh cheese curds.

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Poutine is a Canadian dish featuring french fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in gravy, offering a savory and hearty experience.

Per 100 g

290 kcal

1 serving

870 kcal

(300 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
6 g / 100g	34 g / 100g	14 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 8% · Carbs 48% · Fat 44%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (300 g, 870 kcal) is 44% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 212 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Poutine is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g
Poutine	290	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

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What is poutine made of?: Poutine consists of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
Is poutine healthy?: Poutine can be high in calories and fat, so it's better enjoyed in moderation.
What cheese is used in poutine?: Traditionally, poutine uses fresh cheese curds.

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