Fish oil vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish oil and barley
- Fish oil contains less manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium than barley.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for fish oil is 255% higher.
- Barley has 44 times less saturated fat than fish oil. Fish oil has 21.29g of saturated fat, while barley has 0.482g.
- Barley is lower in cholesterol.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index than fish oil.
Food types used in this article are Fish oil, herring and Barley, hulled.
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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 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 | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +4247.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19074.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1308.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 766mg | 0mg | 255% |
Fats | 100g | 2.3g | 150% |
Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 0.295g | 141% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 1.108g | 97% |
Saturated fat | 21.29g | 0.482g | 95% |
Manganese | 0mg | 1.943mg | 84% |
Fiber | 0g | 17.3g | 69% |
Selenium | 0µg | 37.7µg | 69% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.498mg | 55% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.646mg | 54% |
Iron | 0mg | 3.6mg | 45% |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 264mg | 38% |
Magnesium | 0mg | 133mg | 32% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.604mg | 29% |
Calories | 902kcal | 354kcal | 27% |
Zinc | 0mg | 2.77mg | 25% |
Protein | 0g | 12.48g | 25% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.318mg | 24% |
Carbs | 0g | 73.48g | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.285mg | 22% |
Potassium | 0mg | 452mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.282mg | 6% |
Folate | 0µg | 19µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 0mg | 33mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Sodium | 0mg | 12mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 56.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
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110%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
![Fish oil](/img/foods/50px/04594.png)
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
![Fish oil](/img/foods/50px/04594.png)
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
![Fish oil](/img/foods/50px/04594.png)
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
![Barley](/img/foods/50px/20006.png)
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
![Barley](/img/foods/50px/20006.png)
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
![Barley](/img/foods/50px/20006.png)
Barley is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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Barley is relatively richer in vitamins