Filet O Fish vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
filet o fish
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and chicken:
- Both filet o fish and chicken are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, filet o fish contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Filet o fish has 70% less cholesterol than chicken.
- Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both filet o fish and chicken are high in calories. Filet o fish has 49% more calories than chicken - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | ~ |
| Fat | 47% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Filet o fish has more dietary fiber than chicken - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than filet o fish - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both filet o fish and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 107% more protein than filet o fish - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Filet o fish and chicken contain similar amounts of saturated fat - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and chicken are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken has 0.09g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Filet o fish has 70% less cholesterol than chicken - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken has 107mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, filet o fish contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both filet o fish and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Filet O Fish | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Filet o fish is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish has 68% more iron than chicken - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 208% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and epa than chicken per 100 grams, however, chicken contains more dpa than filet o fish per 100 grams. Both filet o fish and chicken contain significant amounts of DHA.
| Filet O Fish | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | 0.031 G |
| EPA | 0.03 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.005 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than chicken per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.024 G | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 5.211 G | 1.838 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: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both filet o fish and chicken are high in calories. Filet o fish has 50% more calories than chicken - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is filet o fish or chicken better for protein?
Both filet o fish and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 110% more protein than filet o fish - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does filet o fish or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does filet o fish or chicken contain more calcium?
Filet o fish is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or chicken contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 210% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.