Oatmeal vs. Filet O Fish
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal 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
oatmeal
versus
filet o fish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and filet o fish:
- Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Oatmeal has 61% less saturated fat than filet o fish.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, filet o fish contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 30% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to filet o fish for protein. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for filet o fish, 16:37:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 37% |
| Fat | 15% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 61% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in protein. Oatmeal has 42% more protein than filet o fish - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oatmeal has 61% less saturated fat than filet o fish - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, filet o fish contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and filet o fish contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Oatmeal | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.211 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 2.22 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 32 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 131% more calcium than oatmeal - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 169% more iron than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 59% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does filet o fish or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 30% more calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does filet o fish or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and filet o fish has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 130% more calcium than oatmeal - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 170% more iron than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does filet o fish or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 60% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.