Fish oil vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Fish oil and Canola oil?
- Fish oil is richer in Vitamin D, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Canola oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.
- Canola oil contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish oil, sardine and Oil, canola types in this comparison.
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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.
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 D
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Equal in Fats - 100
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.2%
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Saturated Fat
-75.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87%
Saturated Fat:
29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
31.867 g
Saturated Fat:
7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28.142 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.2%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-75.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Calories | 902kcal | 884kcal |
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| Vitamin E | 17.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 332IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 71.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.395g |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.892g | 7.365g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 33.841g | 63.276g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 28.142g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.527g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.