Pecan vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pecan and fish oil
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and magnesium than fish oil.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 255% more.
- Pecan contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pecans and Fish oil, herring.
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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 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.6% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 766mg | 255% |
| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0mg | 196% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0mg | 133% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 21.29g | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0mg | 55% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 100g | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 0mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 15.604g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 56.564g | 39% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 0g | 38% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 0g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 902kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 4.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.619g | 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
149%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)