Fish oil vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish oil and sugar
- Sugar has less monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Fish oil covers your daily cholesterol needs 255% more than sugar.
- Sugar has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of sugar is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, herring and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 766mg | 0mg | 255% |
| Fats | 100g | 0g | 154% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 0g | 141% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 0g | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 0g | 97% |
| Carbs | 0g | 99.98g | 33% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 387kcal | 26% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Calcium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 99.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.004mg | 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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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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)