Fish oil vs. Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish oil and fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids
- Fish oil has more vitamin D; however, fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus.
- Fish oil covers your daily cholesterol needs 225% more than fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids.
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains 142 times less saturated fat than fish oil. Fish oil contains 29.892g of saturated fat, while fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains 0.211g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, sardine and Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids.
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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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
19.44 g
Fats:
0.96 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.14 g
Other:
1.46 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +10316.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.892 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
31.867 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.211 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.107 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.277 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31527.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11404.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 36mg | 225% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 0.277g | 211% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.96g | 152% |
| Saturated fat | 29.892g | 0.211g | 135% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 70.6µg | 128% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 33.841g | 0.107g | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 10.136mg | 63% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 86kcal | 41% |
| Protein | 0g | 19.44g | 39% |
| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 1.2µg | 36% |
| Vitamin D | 332IU | 47IU | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.319mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 139mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.63mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 247mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.3mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 179mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.33mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.858mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.711mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.727mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.959mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 0.196g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 247mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)