How Much Protein In Filet O Fish? [Ultimate Guide!]


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So how much protein does a good piece of filet o fish provide? Let’s take a look. (You can also click here to get the same information in an Excel spreadsheet).

How Much Protein Does A Good Piece Of Filet O Fish Provide?

We’ll start with the most basic numbers first. A 4 ounce serving of filet o fish provides 6.67 grams of protein. Now we need to figure out how much of that is in each of the main ingredients. Let’s look at the fish firstโ€ฆ

Fish is a common source of protein in the United States. Many people consider fish a healthier alternative to red meat. There are so many different types of fish available that it’s almost impossible to determine how much protein they contain. Just make sure you’re getting fresh fish and organic if you’re concerned about where your protein comes from.

Next, let’s move on to the red meat. A 4 ounce serving of New York strip steak provides 6.1 grams of protein. That’s a lot less than the 6.67 grams of protein in a 4 ounce serving of filet o fish. So, in general, you’d need to eat twice as much red meat to get the same amount of protein as you get from a serving of fish.

What About The Garnish On Top?

Garnish is a type of edible garnish that’s often placed on top of food items, such as ice cream or fish. A garnish is going to vary in size and shape depending on the item it’s garnishing, so you can’t necessarily just substitute one type of garnish for another. For instance, a big ol’ wedge of lemon would go great on a fish dish, but you’d have to use a different garnish for ice cream.

We looked up the amount of protein in a 6 oz. serving of salmon and compared it to the amount of protein in a 6 oz. serving of halibut. The difference is that the piece of fish you get with the pricier dish is usually larger than the piece of fish you’d get with the cheaper dish. So, in general, a 6 oz. serving of halibut contains more protein than a 6 oz. serving of salmon. But that’s not always the case. Some restaurants will offer dishes that are 70% salmon, so you have to look at the menu to determine how much protein is in each dish.

The Final Answer

So, how much protein does a good piece of filet o fish provide? The short answer is that it depends on the type of fish and where you buy it. A 4 ounce serving of fish provides 6.67 grams of protein. To get the same amount of protein, you’d need to eat twice as much filet o fish as you do now. Which sounds pretty good to us. Especially since we love fish.

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