Filet O Fish vs. Fries
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Fries
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
fries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and fries:
- Both filet o fish and fries are high in calories and potassium.
- Filet o fish has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, fry 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.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more dha and epa than fry.
- Fry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Fries (Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and fries are high in calories. Fry has 11% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and fry has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to fries per calorie. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for fries, 4:53:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 53% |
| Fat | 47% | 43% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fry is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 36% less carbohydrates than fry - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fry has 41.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Fry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 171% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fry has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish and fries contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and fry has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 228% more protein than fry - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and fry has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Filet o fish and fries contain similar amounts of saturated fat - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fry has 2.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and fries are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and fry has 0.06g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fry has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fry has 14 times more Vitamin C than filet o fish - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fry has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and fries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fry has 1.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and fries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fry has 11.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, fry contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both filet o fish and fries contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Filet O Fish | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 3.004 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.58 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.372 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 30 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium and it has 567% more calcium than fry - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and fry has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has 93% more iron than fry - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fry has 0.81mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and fries are high in potassium. Fry has 163% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and fry has 579mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more DHA and EPA than fry per 100 grams. Both filet o fish and fries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Filet O Fish | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.436 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.436 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both filet o fish and fries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Filet O Fish | Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.024 G | 0.029 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 4.948 G |
| Total | 5.211 G | 4.977 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 Fries (Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or fries contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and fries are high in calories. Fry has 10% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and fry has 312 calories.
Does filet o fish or fries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fry is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fry - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and fry has 41.4g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or fries contain more calcium?
Filet o fish is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than fry - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and fry has 18mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or fries contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and fries are high in potassium. Fry has 160% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and fry has 579mg of potassium.