Fish oil vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fish oil and Palm oil different?
- Fish oil is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, however, Palm oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 237% higher.
- Fish oil contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Palm oil. While Fish oil contains 31.867g of Polyunsaturated fat, Palm oil contains only 9.3g.
- Palm oil has less Cholesterol.
Fish oil, sardine and Oil, palm are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-39.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+242.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 37
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Saturated Fat
-39.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+242.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 37
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | 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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| Iron | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 332IU |
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| Vitamin D | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.892g | 49.3g |
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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 | 37g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 9.3g |
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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 | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.