Fish oil vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Fish oil and Olive oil
- Fish oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, while Olive oil has more Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Fish oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 255% more than Olive oil.
- Fish oil contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Olive oil. While Fish oil contains 21.29g of Saturated Fat, Olive oil contains only 13.808g.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Olive oil is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, herring and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29% |
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 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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 884kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Cholesterol | 766mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin E | 14.35mg |
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| Vitamin K | 60.2µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 21.29g | 13.808g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 56.564g | 72.961g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 10.523g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Olive oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Olive oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)