Fish oil vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Fish oil and Atlantic Mackerel
- The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron in Atlantic Mackerel is higher than in Fish oil.
- Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 363% more than Fish oil.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 10 times less Cholesterol than Fish oil. Fish oil has 710mg of Cholesterol, while Atlantic Mackerel has 70mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.
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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.
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
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Zinc
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+∞%
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-100%
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Selenium
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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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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
+94%
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B1
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Vitamin B2
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Vitamin B3
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Vitamin B5
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Vitamin B6
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Folate
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Vitamin B12
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+∞%
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+94%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B3
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Vitamin B6
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Folate
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Vitamin B12
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+619.9%
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100 g
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Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
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0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+520.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+851.3%
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Saturated Fat
-89.1%
Saturated Fat:
29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
31.867 g
Saturated Fat:
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.35 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+520.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+851.3%
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Saturated Fat
-89.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 0g | 18.6g |
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| Fats | 100g | 13.89g |
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| Calories | 902kcal | 205kcal |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 1.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 217mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 314mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 90mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 44.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 332IU | 643IU |
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| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 16.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 9.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.856mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.399mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.71µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.815mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.857mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg |
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| Lysine | 1.708mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg |
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| Valine | 0.958mg |
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| Histidine | 0.548mg |
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 70mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.892g | 3.257g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 1.401g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0.212g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 33.841g | 5.456g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 3.35g |
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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%
171%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins