Filet-O-Fish Price, Calories & Double Filet-O-Fish (2026)
The Filet-O-Fish is McDonald’s only fish sandwich: a breaded fillet of wild-caught Alaska pollock with tartar sauce and half a slice of American cheese on a soft steamed bun. It costs under $5 at most restaurants and has 380 calories. Here’s the current price, the Double Filet-O-Fish, the Lent deals that bring it back into the spotlight every spring, and what’s actually in it.
Filet-O-Fish Price: How Much Is a Filet-O-Fish?
A Filet-O-Fish typically costs $4.79 to $4.99 for the sandwich and about $12.59 as a meal with medium fries and a medium drink. Prices vary by restaurant, and delivery apps charge more.
| Order | Typical price | Food calories |
|---|---|---|
| Filet-O-Fish | $4.79–$4.99 | 380 |
| Filet-O-Fish Meal | $12.59 | 700 |
| Double Filet-O-Fish | Varies | 530 |
| Two Filet-O-Fish (Lent BOGO-style deal) | Price of one + $1 | 760 |
*Typical prices reported online in October 2026. Meal calories add a medium fries (320) and exclude the drink. The $1 second-sandwich deal ran during Lent 2024 at participating restaurants; check the app each spring.
What’s on a Filet-O-Fish?
A Filet-O-Fish has four parts: a breaded pollock fillet, a half slice of American cheese, tartar sauce and a steamed regular bun. Nothing else, no lettuce or pickles, which is why it tastes so mild.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Fish fillet | Alaska pollock in a wheat-flour batter and breading, colored with paprika and turmeric extract, then fried |
| Tartar sauce | Soybean oil, pickle relish with capers, egg yolks, onions and parsley |
| Cheese | Half a slice of pasteurized process American cheese |
| Bun | Regular bun, steamed rather than toasted, so it stays soft |
The half slice of cheese is deliberate: a full slice overpowers the delicate fish. You can ask for a full slice, extra tartar sauce or no cheese.
What Kind of Fish Is in the Filet-O-Fish?
McDonald’s USA uses wild-caught Alaska pollock, a mild white fish from the North Pacific, sourced from sustainably managed fisheries. According to McDonald’s, in 2013 McDonald’s USA became the first national restaurant chain to serve fish certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in all its US restaurants.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Species | Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) |
| Wild or farmed? | Wild-caught |
| Where from | Alaska fisheries in the North Pacific |
| Certification | Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainable fisheries |
| Is it real fish? | Yes. Pollock is the first ingredient in the fillet |
Pollock is the same family as cod and is widely used in fish sticks and imitation crab, which is why the Filet-O-Fish tastes clean rather than fishy.
Filet-O-Fish Calories and Nutrition
A Filet-O-Fish has 380 calories, 16 g of protein, 19 g of fat (4 g saturated), 38 g of carbohydrates and 580 mg of sodium. That’s one of the lowest-sodium sandwiches on the McDonald’s menu, about half of a McCrispy.
| Nutrient | Filet-O-Fish | Double Filet-O-Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 | 530 |
| Protein | 16 g | 26 g |
| Total fat | 19 g | 26 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | — |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g | 48 g |
| Sugars | 4 g | — |
| Sodium | 580 mg | 830 mg |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | — |
McDonald’s USA nutrition data. “—” means the value isn’t listed for that item.
Double Filet-O-Fish: Calories and Availability
The Double Filet-O-Fish stacks two pollock fillets with the same cheese and tartar sauce. It has 530 calories and 26 g of protein, 10 g more protein than the single for 150 extra calories. McDonald’s lists it as a product, but it isn’t on every restaurant’s menu.
- Where to find it: check the Chicken & Fish section of the app for your restaurant; many add it around Lent.
- No Double on the menu? Order a Filet-O-Fish and add an extra fish fillet; there is usually an add-on charge.
- Value: it gives about 4.9 g of protein per 100 calories, versus 4.2 g for the single.
Filet-O-Fish During Lent
Lent is the Filet-O-Fish’s busiest season, because many Catholics skip meat on Fridays. McDonald’s has run Lent promotions such as a second Filet-O-Fish for $1, which ran from February 14 to March 28, 2024 at participating restaurants.
| Lent fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Why it sells | Meat-free Fridays during Lent drive a large share of yearly Filet-O-Fish sales |
| Past deal | Buy one, get a second for $1 (Lent 2024, participating restaurants) |
| Next Lent | Ash Wednesday 2027 falls on February 10, 2027; Lent ends before Easter, March 28, 2027 |
| How to catch it | Deals appear in the Deals tab of the McDonald’s app |
Outside Lent, look for the Filet-O-Fish in rotating app offers and in our McDonald’s value menu guide.
Filet-O-Fish vs McChicken vs McCrispy
How McDonald’s fish sandwich stacks up against its chicken sandwiches.
| Filet-O-Fish | McChicken | McCrispy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein source | Pollock fillet | Chicken patty | Chicken fillet |
| Calories | 380 | 390 | 470 |
| Protein | 16 g | 14 g | 26 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg | 560 mg | 1,140 mg |
| Typical price | $4.79–$4.99 | $3.10–$3.59 | $4.99–$5.99 |
The Filet-O-Fish costs more than a McChicken for slightly more protein. If protein matters most, the McCrispy wins; for a mild, lighter sandwich, the Filet-O-Fish does. All three are covered in our chicken and fish menu.
Filet-O-Fish Allergens and Diets
The Filet-O-Fish contains five major allergens.
| Allergen or diet | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fish | Contains | Pollock |
| Wheat | Contains | Breading and bun |
| Milk | Contains | Cheese and whey in the breading |
| Egg | Contains | Tartar sauce |
| Soy | Contains | Cheese |
| Pescatarian | Yes | No meat ingredients |
| Gluten-free | No | Wheat in fillet and bun |
McDonald’s USA allergen data. Fish is fried in the restaurant fryers, where cross-contact with other foods is possible.
Filet-O-Fish History
The Filet-O-Fish is one of the few McDonald’s items invented by a franchisee to solve a local problem.
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1962 | Cincinnati franchisee Lou Groen creates it because his mostly Catholic neighborhood avoided meat on Fridays; it outsells Ray Kroc’s Hula Burger, grilled pineapple with cheese, in a Friday test |
| 1965 | The Filet-O-Fish goes on menus nationwide |
| 2013 | McDonald’s USA switches to MSC-certified sustainable Alaska pollock |
Filet-O-Fish FAQ
How much is a double fish sandwich at McDonald's?
The Double Filet-O-Fish isn't on every menu, and each restaurant sets its price, so check the app. You can also add an extra fillet to a regular Filet-O-Fish.
How many calories are in a Filet-O-Fish meal?
About 700 calories for the sandwich and medium fries, plus the drink. A medium Coca-Cola adds about 200.
Is the Filet-O-Fish available all year?
Yes. It's a permanent menu item, served all day after breakfast.
Why does the Filet-O-Fish have half a slice of cheese?
A half slice keeps the cheese from overwhelming the mild fish and keeps calories lower.
Is the Filet-O-Fish cooked fresh?
The fillets are cooked in the restaurant fryer. During busy periods they may be held briefly; ask for one made fresh if you prefer.
How We Checked This Post
- Official data: McDonald’s USA chicken and fish menu and product data for Filet-O-Fish and Double Filet-O-Fish
- Lent deal: McDonald’s Lent 2024 promotion as reported by FOX Television Stations, February 2024
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. Filet-O-Fish, McChicken, McCrispy and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
