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Fish oil vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fish oil and apple pie

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, and copper in apple pie is higher than in fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need for cholesterol, 255% more than apple pie.
  • Fish oil contains 6 times more saturated fat than apple pie. While fish oil contains 21.29g of saturated fat, apple pie contains only 3.797g.
  • The amount of cholesterol in apple pie is lower.
  • Fish oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish oil is 0, while the glycemic index of apple pie is 41.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, herring and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +809.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 61% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.604 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1189.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.2%

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 Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Apple pie DV% diff.
Cholesterol 766mg 0mg 255%
Fats 100g 11g 137%
Monounsaturated fat 56.564g 4.388g 130%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 2.198g 89%
Saturated fat 21.29g 3.797g 80%
Calories 902kcal 237kcal 33%
Iron 0mg 1.21mg 15%
Sodium 0mg 266mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.158mg 12%
Carbs 0g 34g 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.134mg 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.182mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.123mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Copper 0mg 0.046mg 5%
Protein 0g 1.9g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Phosphorus 0mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Potassium 0mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.119mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 7mg 2%
Zinc 0mg 0.16mg 1%
Calcium 0mg 11mg 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 32.4g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Fish oil
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie
Apple pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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/172340/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.