Fish oil vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish oil and soy milk
- Fish oil has more vitamin D; however, soy milk has more copper, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for fish oil is 237% higher.
- Soy milk is lower in cholesterol.
- Soy milk has a higher glycemic index than fish oil.
Food types used in this article are Fish oil, sardine 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 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 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 | +5614.3% |
| 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 | +8339.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3216% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 710mg | 0mg | 237% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 0.961g | 206% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.75g | 151% |
| Saturated fat | 29.892g | 0.205g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 33.841g | 0.401g | 84% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 54kcal | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 332IU | 0IU | 42% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.128mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.223mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.8µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.373mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.27g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.513mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0g | 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?
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.687g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $1.8)