Raw Beef vs. Filet O Fish
Nutrition comparison of Raw 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
raw 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 raw beef and filet o fish:
- Both raw beef and filet o fish are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Filet o fish has 59% less cholesterol than raw beef.
- Filet o fish has more thiamin and folate, however, raw beef contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium.
- Raw beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw beef and filet o fish are high in calories. Raw beef has 18% more calories than filet o fish - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and filet o fish has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to filet o fish for protein. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for filet o fish, 16:37:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 82% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Filet o fish has more dietary fiber than raw beef - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than filet o fish - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw beef and filet o fish are high in protein. Raw beef has 27% more protein than filet o fish - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and filet o fish has 11.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and filet o fish has 76% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Filet o fish has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Filet o fish has 59% less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug 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 and folate, however, raw beef contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both raw beef and filet o fish contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Raw Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.211 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 2.22 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 9 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | 1.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and filet o fish has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef and filet o fish contain similar amounts of iron - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw beef and filet o fish are high in potassium. Raw beef is very similar to raw beef for potassium - raw beef has 218mg 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 raw beef per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.639 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.061 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.03 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.735 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than raw beef per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Filet O Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 5.187 G |
| Total | 0.577 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: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) .
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FAQ
Does raw beef or filet o fish contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw beef and filet o fish are high in calories. Raw beef has 20% more calories than filet o fish - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and filet o fish has 282 calories.
Does filet o fish or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or filet o fish contain more calcium?
Filet o fish is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and filet o fish has 120mg of calcium.
Does raw beef or filet o fish contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and filet o fish are high in potassium. Raw beef is very similar to raw beef for potassium - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and filet o fish has 220mg of potassium.