Quinoa vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quinoa and fish oil?
- Quinoa is richer than fish oil in manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, folate, and zinc.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 255% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in quinoa is lower.
- The glycemic index of fish oil is lower.
We used Quinoa, cooked 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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 | +5108.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10612.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1347.5% |
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 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 766mg | 255% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 100g | 151% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 56.564g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 15.604g | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 21.29g | 96% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 902kcal | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Folate | 42µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 0g | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)