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Fish oil vs. Rice bran oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish oil and Rice bran oil

  • Fish oil contains less Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Rice bran oil.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.
  • Rice bran oil contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil contains 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Rice bran oil contains 19.7g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Rice bran oil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine and Oil, rice bran.

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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 more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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 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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
100%
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
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 35
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 35

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 Rice bran oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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

Nutrient Fish oil Rice bran oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 902kcal 884kcal Fish oil
Iron 0mg 0.07mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin E 32.3mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg Rice bran oil
Cholesterol 710mg 0mg Rice bran oil
Saturated Fat 29.892g 19.7g Rice bran oil
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 39.3g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 35g Rice bran oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Rice bran oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Fish oil
59%
Rice bran oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
0%
Rice bran oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.192g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.

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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.