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Fish oil vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish oil and Soy milk

  • Soy milk is richer than Fish oil in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 255% more than Soy milk.
  • Fish oil has 104 times more Saturated Fat than Soy milk. Fish oil has 21.29g of Saturated Fat, while Soy milk has 0.205g.
  • Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, herring and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.

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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 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 +∞%
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 8% 24% 18% 23% 11% 7% 4% 43% 30% 27%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 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 1% 3% 0% 0% 15% 16% 10% 23% 18% 14% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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
Contains more Fats +5614.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +5614.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14005.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1523.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
13% 26% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.961 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14005.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1523.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Soy milk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.68g Soy milk
Protein 0g 3.27g Soy milk
Fats 100g 1.75g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 6.28g Soy milk
Calories 902kcal 54kcal Fish oil
Sugar 3.99g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 0.6g Soy milk
Calcium 0mg 25mg Soy milk
Iron 0mg 0.64mg Soy milk
Magnesium 0mg 25mg Soy milk
Phosphorus 0mg 52mg Soy milk
Potassium 0mg 118mg Soy milk
Sodium 0mg 51mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.12mg Soy milk
Copper 0mg 0.128mg Soy milk
Manganese 0mg 0.223mg Soy milk
Selenium 0µg 4.8µg Soy milk
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Soy milk
Vitamin E 0.11mg Soy milk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Soy milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.069mg Soy milk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.513mg Soy milk
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.373mg Soy milk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.077mg Soy milk
Folate 0µg 18µg Soy milk
Vitamin K 3µg Soy milk
Tryptophan 0.038mg Soy milk
Threonine 0.108mg Soy milk
Isoleucine 0.114mg Soy milk
Leucine 0.186mg Soy milk
Lysine 0.131mg Soy milk
Methionine 0.027mg Soy milk
Phenylalanine 0.113mg Soy milk
Valine 0.117mg Soy milk
Histidine 0.061mg Soy milk
Cholesterol 766mg 0mg Soy milk
Saturated Fat 21.29g 0.205g Soy milk
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 0.401g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 0.961g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Soy milk
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
0%
Fish oil
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy milk
Soy milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy milk
Soy milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)

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/172340/nutrients
  2. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.