Filet O Fish vs. Figs
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Figs
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
figs
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and figs:
- Both filet o fish and figs are high in potassium.
- Fig has 46.2 times less saturated fat than filet o fish.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Filet o fish has 3.4 times less sugar than fig.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish is a great source of protein.
- Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Figs (Figs, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Filet o fish is high in calories and fig has 74% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to figs per calorie. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for figs, 4:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 93% |
| Fat | 47% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fig has 27% less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 107% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish has 3.4 times less sugar than fig - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than fig - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Fig has 46.2 times less saturated fat than filet o fish - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and figs are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fig has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than filet o fish - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Filet O Fish | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.3 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium and it has 243% more calcium than fig - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has 322% more iron than fig - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and figs are high in potassium. Filet o fish is very similar to filet o fish for potassium - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Figs | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 0.144 G |
| Total | 5.193 G | 0.144 G |
Customize your serving size
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 Figs (Figs, raw) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Filet o fish is high in calories and fig has 70% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does filet o fish or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fig has 30% fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or figs contain more calcium?
Filet o fish is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than fig - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or figs contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and figs are high in potassium. Filet o fish is very similar to filet o fish for potassium - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.