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 380 calories, 19 grams total fat, 38 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams protein.
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.
Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Nutrition
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as one sandwich. Percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much one nutrient contributes to a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories in McDonald’s Fish Sandwich
There are 380 calories in one fish sandwich.
The highest percentage of total calories (45%) is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up about 39% of total calories and the remaining 16% comes from protein.
- Fat: 170 calories
- Carbs: 150 calories
- Protein: 60 calories
- Total: 380 calories per sandwich
The 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.
Dietary Fat
A single serving of the fish sandwich contains 19 grams of total fat, including four grams of saturated fat.
Here is a quick summary of the dietary fat in McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich:
- 170 calories from fat
- 45% of total calories per serving
- 19 grams of fat has a 24% daily value
- About 35 calories from saturated fat
- Made with zero trans fat per serving
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Saturated fat is found in various foods, including processed meats, ice cream, brownies, donuts, pizza, tropical plant oils, and other foods.
Sodium
In addition, one serving contains 580 milligrams of sodium, which is one quarter of the the total daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Here is the nutrition facts label for one Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Fish Sandwich
CALORIES
380TOTAL FAT
19g(24%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
38g(14%DV)
PROTEIN
16g| Saturated Fat | 4g (19%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg (10%DV) |
| Sodium | 580mg (25%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (5%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 4g |
| Added Sugars | 4g (7%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Ingredients
List of Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a Filet-O-Fish Sandwich, including the type of fish, bun, sauce, and cheese.
Fish Filet Ingredients
McDonald’s uses wild-caught Alaska Pollock for its fish sandwiches served in the U.S.
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.
Regular Bun Ingredients
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.
Ingredients in Sauce
Soybean Oil, Pickle Relish, Egg Yolks, Water, Onions, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Spice, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (a preservative), and Parsley.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese Ingredients
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and 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 in Sandwich
Allergens
This fish sandwich is made with ingredients that contain egg, fish, milk, soy, and wheat. The sandwich may also contain sesame.
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.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s
