Beef vs. Filet O Fish
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Filet O Fish
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
filet o fish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and filet o fish:
- Both beef and filet o fish are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Filet o fish has 64% less cholesterol than beef.
- Filet o fish has 8.1 times less trans fat than beef.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin, however, beef contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and filet o fish are high in calories. Beef is very similar to beef for calories - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and filet o fish has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to filet o fish per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for filet o fish, 16:37:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 62% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Filet o fish has more dietary fiber than beef - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than filet o fish - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and filet o fish are high in protein. Beef has 125% more protein than filet o fish - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and filet o fish has 11.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and filet o fish has 61% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Filet o fish has 8.1 times less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Filet o fish has 64% less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug 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, however, beef contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and filet o fish contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.211 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 2.22 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 11 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 1.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium and it has 243% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and filet o fish has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 44% more iron than filet o fish - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and filet o fish are high in potassium. Beef has 25% more potassium than filet o fish - beef has 275mg 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 beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.639 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.061 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.03 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.735 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 5.187 G |
| Total | 0.39 G | 5.193 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) .
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FAQ
Does beef or filet o fish contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and filet o fish are high in calories. Beef is quite similar to beef for calories - beef has 277 calories in 100g and filet o fish has 282 calories.
Is beef or filet o fish better for protein?
Both beef and filet o fish are high in protein. Beef has 130% more protein than filet o fish - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and filet o fish has 11.3g of protein.
Does filet o fish or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or filet o fish contain more calcium?
Filet o fish is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and filet o fish has 120mg of calcium.
Does beef or filet o fish contain more potassium?
Both beef and filet o fish are high in potassium. Beef has 30% more potassium than filet o fish - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and filet o fish has 220mg of potassium.