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Fish oil vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish oil and Almond

  • Fish oil has more Vitamin D, however, Almond is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 237% more than Almond.
  • Almond has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, sardine and Nuts, almonds.

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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
Almond
Almond
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%
Almond
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
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
1
:
9
Almond
Almond
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Almond
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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
Almond
Almond
Contains more Fats +100.3%
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
Almond
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Fats +100.3%
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
Almond
Almond
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 31.551
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Almond
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 31.551

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Almond Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.05g Almond
Protein 0g 21.15g Almond
Fats 100g 49.93g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 21.55g Almond
Calories 902kcal 579kcal Fish oil
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 0mg 269mg Almond
Iron 0mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 0mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 0mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 0mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 0mg 1mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 0µg 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin D 332IU 0IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg 0µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 0µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 710mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 29.892g 3.802g Almond
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 31.551g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 12.329g Fish oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fish oil
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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/173578/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.