Fish oil vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Fish oil and Flaxseed oil
- Fish oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, while Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.
- Flaxseed oil contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil contains 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Flaxseed oil contains 9.047g.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Flaxseed oil is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~99.01g
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
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +64% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 878kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 100g | 99.01g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 332IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.892g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 33.841g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 64.876g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
19%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)