Fish oil vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish oil and butter
- Fish oil has more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat; however, butter is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
- Fish oil covers your daily cholesterol needs 184% more than butter.
- Butter contains 5 times less polyunsaturated fat than fish oil. Fish oil contains 15.604g of polyunsaturated fat, while butter contains 3.01g.
- Butter has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, herring and Butter, without salt.
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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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +418.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 766mg | 215mg | 184% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 50.489g | 133% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 3.01g | 84% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 23.43g | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Fats | 100g | 81.11g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 902kcal | 717kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.199g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 551mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)