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Fish oil vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish oil and Spread different?

  • Fish oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Spread.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 237% higher.
  • Fish oil contains 13 times more Saturated Fat than Spread. While Fish oil contains 29.892g of Saturated Fat, Spread contains only 2.22g.
  • Spread has less Cholesterol.

Fish oil, sardine and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Potassium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Fats +484.8%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish oil Spread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Spread Opinion
Fats 100g 17.1g Fish oil
Calories 902kcal 158kcal Fish oil
Potassium 0mg 12mg Spread
Sodium 0mg 755mg Fish oil
Vitamin A 0IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin K 12.3µg Spread
Cholesterol 710mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 29.892g 2.22g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 7.6g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 3.98g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fish oil
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 27.672g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish oil
Fish oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish oil
Fish oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.