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Fish oil vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish oil and Biscuit

  • The amount of Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 in Biscuit is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 236% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil has 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Biscuit has 4.324g.
  • Biscuit contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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
Biscuit
Biscuit
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%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
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
Biscuit
Biscuit
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 +∞%
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%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Fats +513.5%
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
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +513.5%
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
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 0g 7g Biscuit
Fats 100g 16.3g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 902kcal 353kcal Fish oil
Sugar 2.18g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 0mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 0mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 0mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 0mg 580mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 0µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 710mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 29.892g 4.324g Biscuit
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 6.93g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 4.163g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.568g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.