Filet O Fish vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Brussels Sprouts
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
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and brussels sprouts:
- Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts are high in calcium and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has 44.6 times less saturated fat than filet o fish.
- Brussels sprout has 66% less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Filet o fish has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Filet o fish is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Filet o fish is high in calories and brussels sprout has 85% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 16% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 68% |
| Fat | 47% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 66% less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 171% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 233% more protein than brussels sprout - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has 44.6 times less saturated fat than filet o fish - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 282 times more Vitamin C than filet o fish - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than filet o fish - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 35 times more Vitamin K than filet o fish - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Filet O Fish | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 186% more calcium than brussels sprout - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 77% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.099 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 0.045 G |
| Total | 5.198 G | 0.046 G |
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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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Filet o fish is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does filet o fish or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 70% fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 190% more calcium than brussels sprout - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does filet o fish or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both filet o fish and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 80% more potassium than filet o fish - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.