Fish oil vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish oil 902
Beef 151
Protein (g)
Fish oil 0
Beef 11.7
Carbs (g)
Fish oil 0
Beef 1.48
Fat (g)
Fish oil 100
Beef 10.5
Fiber (g)
Fish oil 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered — 11.7g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered — 151 vs 902 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fish oil | Beef | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 902 kcal | 151 kcal | +497% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0 g | 74.9 g | -100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 11.7 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 g | 10.5 g | +850% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 1.48 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 22.6 g | 2.39 g | +844% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 46.7 g | 1.88 g | +2382% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.510 g | |
| Cholesterol | 570 mg | 3100 mg | -82% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 10.5 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.069 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 0.217 mg | -100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0 mg | 3.62 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0 mg | 1.21 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 0.143 mg | -100% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 491 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 10.1 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 30000 ug | 6.00 ug | +499900% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 70.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 1.67 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 250 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 9.00 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 2.30 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 mg | 12.0 mg | -100% |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 mg | 335 mg | -100% |
| Potassium, K | 0 mg | 244 mg | -100% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 108 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 1.09 mg | -100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0.230 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | 0.028 mg | -100% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 21.8 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 3774 kj | 630 kj | +499% |
| Ash | 0 g | 1.46 g | -100% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 30000 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 100000 IU | 117 IU | +85370% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.060 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 10000 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.100 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 3.57 g | 0.029 g | +12203% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 10.6 g | 0.974 g | +991% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.80 g | 1.30 g | +114% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.018 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.035 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 8.31 g | 0.023 g | +36026% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 20.7 g | 1.67 g | +1139% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 10.4 g | 0.193 g | +5300% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 7.33 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 22.5 g | 1.63 g | +1281% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.935 g | 0.039 g | +2297% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.935 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.935 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.935 g | 0.355 g | +163% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 6.90 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.935 g | 0.383 g | +144% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 11.0 g | 0.855 g | +1183% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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