Fish oil vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish oil and safflower
- Fish oil has less copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Fish oil covers your daily cholesterol needs 237% more than safflower.
- Safflower contains 8 times less saturated fat than fish oil. Fish oil contains 29.892g of saturated fat, while safflower contains 3.682g.
- Safflower has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, sardine and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.
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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 | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +598% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 0mg | 237% |
| Copper | 0mg | 1.747mg | 194% |
| Saturated fat | 29.892g | 3.682g | 119% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 1.163mg | 97% |
| Fats | 100g | 38.45g | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 644mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1.17mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2.014mg | 88% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 353mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 4.03mg | 81% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 33.841g | 4.848g | 72% |
| Iron | 0mg | 4.9mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 5.05mg | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 332IU | 0IU | 42% |
| Folate | 0µg | 160µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.415mg | 32% |
| Protein | 0g | 16.18g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 28.223g | 24% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 687mg | 20% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 517kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.284mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 0g | 34.29g | 11% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 78mg | 8% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 34.29g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 26.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)