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Soybean oil vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soybean oil and Fish oil different?

  • Soybean oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Fish oil is higher in Vitamin D.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 237% more than Soybean oil.
  • Soybean oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, soybean, salad or cooking, (partially hydrogenated) and Fish oil, sardine types were used 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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 162% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
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% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
100%
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 -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18%
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 14.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 37.6 g
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean oil Fish oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Vitamin E 8.1mg Soybean oil
Vitamin D 0IU 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 0µg 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg Soybean oil
Cholesterol 0mg 710mg Soybean oil
Saturated Fat 14.9g 29.892g Soybean oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 43g 33.841g Soybean oil
Polyunsaturated fat 37.6g 31.867g Soybean oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
19%
Soybean oil
21%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Soybean oil
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean oil
Soybean oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean oil
Soybean oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.992g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Soybean oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171012/nutrients
  2. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.