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Grape seed oil vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Grape seed oil and Fish oil?

  • Grape seed oil is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Fish oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Fish oil's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 255% more.
  • Grape seed oil has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Fish oil. While Grape seed oil has 69.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, Fish oil has only 15.604g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Grape seed oil is lower.

We used Oil, grapeseed and Fish oil, herring types in this article.

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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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 577% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.3%
10% 17% 73%
Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 69.9 g
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape seed oil Fish oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape seed oil Fish oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Vitamin E 28.8mg Grape seed oil
Cholesterol 0mg 766mg Grape seed oil
Saturated Fat 9.6g 21.29g Grape seed oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 16.1g 56.564g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 69.9g 15.604g Grape seed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape seed oil Fish oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
48%
Grape seed oil
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Grape seed oil
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Grape seed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171028/nutrients
  2. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.