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Salmon oil vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salmon oil and Spread different?

  • Salmon oil is higher than Spread in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Salmon oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 162% more than Spread.
  • Salmon oil contains 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Spread. Salmon oil contains 40.324g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Spread contains 3.98g.
  • Spread is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish oil, salmon and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat types were 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% 0% 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 +282.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +913.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
22% 33% 45%
Saturated Fat: 19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 40.324 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +913.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon 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 Salmon oil Spread Opinion
Fats 100g 17.1g Salmon oil
Calories 902kcal 158kcal Salmon oil
Potassium 0mg 12mg Spread
Sodium 0mg 755mg Salmon oil
Vitamin A 0IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin K 12.3µg Spread
Cholesterol 485mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Salmon oil
Saturated Fat 19.872g 2.22g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 18.232g Salmon oil
Omega-3 - EPA 13.023g Salmon oil
Omega-3 - DPA 2.991g Salmon oil
Monounsaturated Fat 29.037g 7.6g Salmon oil
Polyunsaturated fat 40.324g 3.98g Salmon oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
0%
Salmon oil
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Salmon oil
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.652g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon oil
Salmon oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon oil
Salmon oil contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon oil
Salmon oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon oil
Salmon 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. Salmon oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172343/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.