Fish oil vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fish oil and salmon raw?
- Fish oil has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper than salmon raw.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 237% higher.
- Fish oil has 22 times more saturated fat than salmon raw. Fish oil has 21.29g of saturated fat, while salmon raw has 0.981g.
We used Fish oil, herring and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this comparison.
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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
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1477.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2589.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +514.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 766mg | 55mg | 237% |
| Fats | 100g | 6.34g | 144% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 2.103g | 136% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.18µg | 133% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 0.981g | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 2.539g | 87% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 36.5µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.818mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 7.86mg | 49% |
| Protein | 0g | 19.84g | 40% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 142kcal | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.664mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.38mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 200mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.25mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.226mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 490mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 29mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0.287g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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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77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.309g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)