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Fish oil vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish oil and Oatmeal

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus in Oatmeal is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 255% more than Oatmeal.
  • Fish oil contains 94 times more Saturated Fat than Oatmeal. While Fish oil contains 21.29g of Saturated Fat, Oatmeal contains only 0.226g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oatmeal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, herring and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
0
:
10
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Fats +7252.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Fats +7252.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14366.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3562.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14366.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3562.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.97g Oatmeal
Protein 0g 2.37g Oatmeal
Fats 100g 1.36g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 11.67g Oatmeal
Calories 902kcal 68kcal Fish oil
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 0mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 0mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 0mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 0mg 77mg Oatmeal
Potassium 0mg 61mg Oatmeal
Sodium 0mg 49mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Copper 0mg 0.066mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 0µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 0µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Cholesterol 766mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 21.29g 0.226g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 0.391g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 0.426g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.