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Fish oil vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish oil and Seed

  • The amount of Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium in Seed is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 237% more than Seed.
  • Seed has 9 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil has 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Seed has 3.33g.
  • Seed contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine and Seeds, chia seeds, 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Seed
Seed
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%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
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
3
:
7
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Seed
Seed
Contains more Fats +225.3%
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
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Fats +225.3%
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
2
:
1
Seed
Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1365.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1365.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Seed
Protein 0g 16.54g Seed
Fats 100g 30.74g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 42.12g Seed
Calories 902kcal 486kcal Fish oil
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 0mg 631mg Seed
Iron 0mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 0mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 0mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 0mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 0mg 16mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 0µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.83mg Seed
Folate 0µg 49µg Seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Cholesterol 710mg 0mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 29.892g 3.33g Seed
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 2.309g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 23.665g Fish oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.562g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.