Calories in McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH (without tartar sauce)
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McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH (without tartar sauce) contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (124 g) provides about 301 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 24% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat C | 0.16 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 464 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.1 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 4.3 g | |
| Protein C | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.28 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.81 µg | 34% |
| Calcium C | 128 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 131 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 194 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.54 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Manganese C | 0.23 mg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- Fat 28%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.5 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars4.3 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat7.6 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium464 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
Other components (4)
| Water C | 46.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1.9 g |
| Energy C | 1,016 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 93 IU |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11.8 g | 20.1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit | 304 | 11.9 g | 30.6 g | 14.9 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 15.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked | 222 | 13.8 g | 18.4 g | 10.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with ham | 238 | 12.6 g | 28.9 g | 8 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel | 251 | 12 g | 31.8 g | 8.4 g |
| Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on white | 231 | 10.9 g | 29.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread | 256 | 12.8 g | 33.3 g | 7.9 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust | 265 | 13.4 g | 31.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Pizza with meat and fruit, medium crust | 234 | 11 g | 28.2 g | 8.6 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Original Crust | 260 | 11.5 g | 32.7 g | 9.3 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | 263 | 12.6 g | 30.1 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 243 kcal. 1 item (124 g): about 301 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.5 g in 1 item (124 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is above the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 31.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 7.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (34% DV), Thiamin (B1) (24% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 464 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH (without tartar sauce) has 243 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173314. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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