Fish oil vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish oil and cereal different?
- Cereal is higher than fish oil in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 524% more than fish oil.
- Fish oil contains 82 times more saturated fat than cereal. Fish oil contains 21.29g of saturated fat, while cereal contains 0.26g.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than fish oil (0).
Fish oil, herring and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +9159.3% |
| 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 | +27627.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4307.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 6.288mg | 524% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 5.986mg | 460% |
| Iron | 0mg | 34.06mg | 426% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 3.87mg | 298% |
| Cholesterol | 766mg | 255% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 29.62mg | 185% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.08g | 152% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 0.204g | 141% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 0.354g | 102% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 0.26g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 7.6mg | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 795mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 0g | 86.85g | 29% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 378kcal | 26% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Protein | 0g | 6.06g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 77mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 6.3µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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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371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins