McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Nutrition
A crispy fish filet patty with melted American cheese is served with McDonald’s creamy tartar sauce on a soft, steamed bun.
The sandwich is made with ingredients that include dextrose, cellulose gum, and modified food starch. One serving has
Read this post for a complete overview of the nutrition facts and a full list of ingredients for the filet-o-fish sandwich at McDonald’s.
Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Nutrition
Calories in McDonald’s Fish Sandwich
There are 390 calories in one fish sandwich. The highest percentage of calories (44%) comes from fat. Carbs makes up 40%, and the remaining 17% of total calories is from protein.
- Fat: 170 calories
- Carbs: 155 calories
- Protein: 65 calories
- Total: 390 calories per sandwich
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Cholesterol and Sodium
Take note that the cholesterol and sodium content is fairly high for one meal item. A single serving contains 40 milligrams of cholesterol and 580 milligrams of sodium. The latter is 25% of the total daily value of sodium recommended by the FDA.
Here is the nutrition facts label based on one filet-o-fish sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Ingredients
List of Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in a Filet-O-Fish Sandwich from McDonald’s.
Fish Filet
Pollock, Water, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean 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, and Natural Flavors.
Sandwich Bun
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Potato Flour, and may contain dough conditioners (Datem, Ascorbic Acid, Mono- and Diglycerides, and/or Enzymes), Vinegar
Sauce
Soybean Oil, Pickle Relish (Diced Pickles, Vinegar, Salt, Capers, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Chloride, Spice Extractives, Polysorbate 80), Egg Yolks, Water, Onions, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Spice, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Parsley.
American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide (a long-chain carbohydrate) that is made from a bacteria through a fermentation process. It’s often used a food additive for its thickening and stabilizing properties. It also helps prevent certain ingredients from separating (for example, the ingredients in a smoothie beverage).
This additive is often found in salad dressing, syrups, batters and breading, candies, and baked goods. It’s used in the production of non-food products such as toothpaste and cosmetics.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain xanthan gum include:
Simple Definitions of Select Ingredients
Allergens
This fish sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, and wheat.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
