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Fish oil vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish oil and feta different?

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc than fish oil.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for fish oil is 226% higher.
  • Feta has less cholesterol.
  • Fish oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than feta (27).

Fish oil, herring and Cheese, feta are the varieties 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.
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%
Feta
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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.
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%
Feta
12
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Feta
4
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +369.9%
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
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1123.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2540.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.8%

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 Feta
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Feta DV% diff.
Cholesterol 766mg 89mg 226%
Monounsaturated fat 56.564g 4.623g 130%
Fats 100g 21.28g 121%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 0.591g 100%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.844mg 65%
Calcium 0mg 493mg 49%
Phosphorus 0mg 337mg 48%
Sodium 0mg 917mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.424mg 33%
Calories 902kcal 264kcal 32%
Saturated fat 21.29g 14.946g 29%
Protein 0g 14.21g 28%
Selenium 0µg 15µg 27%
Zinc 0mg 2.88mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.967mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.154mg 13%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Iron 0mg 0.65mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.991mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 19mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.032mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 0mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.