McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich is made with a crispy white fish filet patty, melty American cheese, and McDonald’s creamy tartar sauce. It’s served on a soft, steamed bun.
There are 380 calories, 19 grams fat, 38 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams protein in a Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, 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.
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.
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.
An average adult would need to walk at a moderate pace for approximately 2 hours to burn off the calories from McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn 380 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 380 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Here is a summary of the nutrition facts for one Filet-O-Fish sandwich from McDonald’s fast food restaurant.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Fish Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
380 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
19g |
24% |
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Saturated Fat |
4g |
19% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
30mg |
10% |
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Sodium |
580mg |
25% |
|
Carbohydrates |
38g |
14% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
5% |
|
Total Sugars |
4g | |
|
Added Sugars |
4g |
7% |
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Protein |
16g |
%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.
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Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one sandwich, relative to the recommended limit.
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish is high in sodium.
McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
19% |
MED |
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Sodium |
25% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
7% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Dietary Fat
A single serving of the fish sandwich contains 19 grams of total fat, including four grams of saturated fat, which is a 20% daily value.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
19g |
78g |
24% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4g |
20g |
20% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
The FDA suggests consuming foods low in saturated fats.
SUMMARY of FAT in FILET-O-FISH
Note: Saturated fats are found in various foods, including processed meats, ice cream, brownies, donuts, pizza, tropical plant oils, and other foods.
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
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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Fish Filet Patty |
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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), Natural Flavors |
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Regular Bun |
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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, Dough Conditioners |
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Tartar Sauce |
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Soybean Oil, Pickle Relish, Egg Yolks, Water, Onions, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Spice, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Parsley |
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Pasteurized Process American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added |
Brief 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.
Check list of declared allergens in McDonald’s menu items.
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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.