Filet O Fish vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Filet O Fish and Yellow Mustard
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
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in filet o fish and yellow mustard:
- Both filet o fish and yellow mustard are high in calcium.
- Filet o fish has more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, yellow mustard contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more dha and epa than yellow mustard.
- Yellow mustard has 12.2 times less saturated fat than filet o fish.
- Yellow mustard has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than filet o fish.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Filet O Fish (McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Filet o fish is high in calories and yellow mustard has 79% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, filet o fish is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to yellow mustard for fat. Filet o fish has a macronutrient ratio of 16:37:47 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Filet O Fish | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 32% |
| Fat | 47% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 186% more dietary fiber than filet o fish - filet o fish has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Filet o fish and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - filet o fish has 3.7g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Filet o fish is a great source of protein and it has 201% more protein than yellow mustard - filet o fish has 11.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 12.2 times less saturated fat than filet o fish - filet o fish has 2.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both filet o fish and yellow mustard are low in trans fat - filet o fish has 0.13g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Yellow mustard has less cholesterol than filet o fish - filet o fish has 32mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Filet o fish and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - filet o fish has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and filet o fish contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and filet o fish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Filet o fish and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - filet o fish has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Filet o fish and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - filet o fish has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Filet o fish has more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, yellow mustard contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both filet o fish and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Filet O Fish | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.211 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 2.22 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both filet o fish and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 90% more calcium than yellow mustard - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Filet o fish and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of iron - filet o fish has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Filet o fish is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than yellow mustard - filet o fish has 220mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, filet o fish has more DHA and EPA than yellow mustard per 100 grams. Both filet o fish and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Filet O Fish | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.639 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.061 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.03 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.735 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, filet o fish has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Filet O Fish | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.187 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 5.194 G | 0.373 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 Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does filet o fish or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Filet o fish is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than filet o fish - filet o fish has 282 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does filet o fish or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has 3.5 times fewer carbohydrates than filet o fish - filet o fish has 26.4g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does filet o fish or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both filet o fish and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Filet o fish has 90% more calcium than yellow mustard - filet o fish has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.