Table salt vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between table salt and fish oil?
- Fish oil is richer than table salt in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1685% more.
- The amount of sodium in fish oil is lower.
We used Salt, table 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 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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 0mg | 1685% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 766mg | 255% |
| Fats | 0g | 100g | 154% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 56.564g | 141% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 15.604g | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 21.29g | 97% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 902kcal | 45% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Table salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Table salt is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 38758mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)