McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich is made with a crispy fish filet patty, melty American cheese, and McDonald’s creamy tartar sauce. It’s served on a soft, steamed bun.
One Filet-O-Fish sandwich has:
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information and a full list of ingredients in the Filet-O-Fish sandwich at McDonald’s.
McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Nutrition
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one sandwich.
Daily Value
Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the fish sandwich relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best menu option for your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish is high in sodium.
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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Saturated Fat 948_02d54a-e6> |
19% 948_10967f-7c> |
MED 948_20527f-f8> |
Sodium 948_8f20ce-74> |
25% 948_86e887-ee> |
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7% 948_81579b-63> |
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%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 380 calories in one fish sandwich from McDonald’s.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The largest proportion (45%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up about 39% of total calories and the remaining 16% comes from protein.
McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the sandwich is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 380 CALORIES
Here is a summary of the nutrition for one Filet-O-Fish sandwich from McDonald’s fast food restaurant.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Filet-o-Fish Sandwich
Red indicates %DV is high.
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380 948_0161ce-45> |
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19g 948_90bd97-e7> |
24% 948_08ba8d-a4> |
Saturated Fat 948_b9fb7b-a3> |
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19% 948_bc9a86-37> |
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Cholesterol 948_23591c-eb> |
30mg 948_9dccef-1f> |
10% 948_8c35d0-cb> |
Sodium 948_f9db86-63> |
580mg 948_30f610-c7> |
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38g 948_a1ef86-c5> |
14% 948_5a9cd0-c7> |
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1g 948_fa8540-53> |
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%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Dietary Fat
A single serving of the fish sandwich contains 19 grams of total fat, including four grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Note: Saturated fats are found in various foods, including processed meats, ice cream, brownies, donuts, pizza, tropical plant oils, and other foods. The FDA suggests consuming foods low in saturated fats.
Sodium
The amount of sodium in one serving of the sandwich is high.
There are 580 milligrams of sodium per serving, which is 25% of the recommended daily limit of 2,300 milligrams (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

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Ingredients and Allergens in Filet-O-Fish
List of Ingredients
McDonald’s uses wild-caught Alaska Pollock for its fish sandwiches served in the U.S.
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a Filet-O-Fish Sandwich, including the type of fish, bun, sauce, and cheese.
Fried Fish Sandwich Ingredients
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Pollock, Water, Vegetable Oil, Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Whey (milk), Dextrose, Dried Yeast, Sugar, Cellulose Gum, Paprika and Turmeric Extract (for color), and Natural Flavors. 948_0ecd59-ed> |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Wheat Gluten, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (pea, potato, rice and/or faba), Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, and Dough Conditioners. 948_021a07-01> |
Tartar Sauce 948_13d415-f1> |
Soybean Oil, Pickle Relish, Egg Yolks, Water, Onions, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Spice, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, and Parsley. 948_cc6977-02> |
Pasteurized Process American Cheese 948_66f7b0-7a> |
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added. 948_630fe1-8b> |
Quick Definitions of Select Ingredients in Fish Sandwich
Allergens
This fish sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, fish, milk, soy, and wheat. The sandwich may also contain sesame.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Sandwich image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.