Flaxseed oil vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flaxseed oil and Fish oil
- Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Fish oil has more Monounsaturated Fat.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 237% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Flaxseed oil is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Fish oil, sardine.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Fats
~100g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
31.867 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +64% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 878kcal | 902kcal |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 0g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 100g |
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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 710mg |
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| Vitamin D | 332IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 29.892g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 33.841g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 31.867g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 10.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 10.656g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 1.973g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
2%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)