Spread vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spread and fish oil different?
- Spread is higher in vitamin A; however, fish oil is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for fish oil is 237% higher.
- Fish oil has less sodium.
Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Fish oil, sardine are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| 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
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +484.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +345.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +700.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 710mg | 237% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 31.867g | 186% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 100g | 128% |
| Saturated fat | 2.22g | 29.892g | 126% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.6g | 33.841g | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 332IU | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 42% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 902kcal | 37% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.672g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish oil is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)