Skim Milk vs. Filet O Fish
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk 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
skim milk
versus
filet o fish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and filet o fish:
- Both filet o fish and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish has signficantly more iron than skim milk.
- Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and protein.
- Skim milk has 15 times less cholesterol than filet o fish.
- Skim milk has 49.5 times less saturated fat than filet o fish.
- Skim milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Filet o fish is high in calories and skim milk has 88% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to filet o fish per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 39:58:3 and for filet o fish, 16:37:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 37% |
| Fat | 3% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Filet o fish has more dietary fiber than skim milk - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Filet o fish and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 234% more protein than skim milk - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Skim milk has 49.5 times less saturated fat than filet o fish - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and skim milk are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Skim milk has 15 times less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than filet o fish - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than filet o fish - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both skim milk and filet o fish contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Skim Milk | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.211 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 2.22 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 1.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and skim milk are high in calcium. Filet o fish is very similar to filet o fish for calcium - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has signficantly more iron than skim milk - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and it has 41% more potassium than skim milk - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg 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 skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.639 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.061 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.03 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.735 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 5.187 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 5.193 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does filet o fish or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Filet o fish is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is filet o fish or skim milk better for protein?
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 230% more protein than skim milk - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does filet o fish or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and skim milk are high in calcium. Filet o fish is very similar to filet o fish for calcium - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.