Filet O Fish vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
filet o fish
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has 40 times less saturated fat than filet o fish.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, alfalfa sprout contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and protein.
- Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Filet o fish is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 92% less calories than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and filet o fish has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 29% |
| Fat | 47% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and filet o fish has 26.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has 36% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and filet o fish contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 182% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and filet o fish has 11.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Alfalfa sprout has 40 times less saturated fat than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and alfalfa sprouts are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Alfalfa sprout has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 26 times more Vitamin C than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin A than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 522% more Vitamin K than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, alfalfa sprout contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both filet o fish and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Filet O Fish | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium and it has 275% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and filet o fish has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has 63% more iron than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and filet o fish has 220mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 5.193 G | 0.234 G |
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or filet o fish contain more calories in 100 grams?Filet o fish is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 90% less calories than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and filet o fish has 282 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or filet o fish better for protein?
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and filet o fish has 11.3g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or filet o fish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and filet o fish has 26.4g of carbohydrates.
Does alfalfa sprouts or filet o fish contain more calcium?
Filet o fish is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and filet o fish has 120mg of calcium.