Filet O Fish vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Peanuts
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
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and peanuts:
- Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, filet o fish contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 108% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to peanuts for protein. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 14% |
| Fat | 47% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Filet o fish and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 500% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 116% more protein than filet o fish - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and filet o fish has 63% less saturated fat than peanut - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and peanuts are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut has 0.03g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 321% more Vitamin E than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, filet o fish contains more Vitamin B12. Both filet o fish and peanuts contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Filet O Fish | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 107% more calcium than peanut - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish and peanuts contain similar amounts of iron - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 188% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg 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 peanut per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both filet o fish and peanuts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Filet O Fish | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 9.715 G |
| Total | 5.194 G | 9.719 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 110% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does filet o fish or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, filet o fish and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 110% more calcium than peanut - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 190% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.