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Fish oil vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish oil and Veggie burger?

  • Veggie burger is richer than Fish oil in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 254% more.
  • Fish oil has 15 times more Saturated Fat than Veggie burger. While Fish oil has 21.29g of Saturated Fat, Veggie burger has only 1.44g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Veggie burger is lower.

We used Fish oil, herring and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types 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.
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1487.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Fats +1487.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3081.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3081.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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 Veggie burger
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 Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 0g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 100g 6.3g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 902kcal 177kcal Fish oil
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 0mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 0mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 0mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 0mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 0mg 569mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 0µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 0µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 766mg 5mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 21.29g 1.44g Veggie burger
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 1.778g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 2.023g Fish oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 761mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.