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Fish oil vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish oil and Macadamia

  • Fish oil has more Vitamin D, however, Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 237% more than Macadamia.
  • Macadamia has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, sardine and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Macadamia
Macadamia
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%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
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
:
8
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Fats +32%
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +32%
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
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2021.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2021.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 0g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 100g 75.77g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 902kcal 718kcal Fish oil
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 0mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 0mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 0mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 0mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 0mg 5mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 0µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 332IU 0IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg 0µg Fish oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 0µg 11µg Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 710mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 29.892g 12.061g Macadamia
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 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 1.502g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.831g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.