Fish vs Fish oil
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, salmon, pink, cooked, dry heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 153
Fish oil 902
Protein (g)
Fish 24.6
Fish oil 0
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Fish oil 0
Fat (g)
Fish 5.28
Fish oil 100
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Fish oil 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, salmon, pink, cooked, dry heat — 24.6g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish, salmon, pink, cooked, dry heat — 153 vs 902 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, salmon, pink, cooked, dry heat 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 | Fish oil | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 153 kcal | 902 kcal | -83% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.7 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.28 g | 100 g | -95% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.971 g | 22.6 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.62 g | 46.7 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.041 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | 570 mg | -90% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.091 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.126 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 9.59 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.24 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.696 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 113 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.73 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 42.0 ug | 30000 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.480 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 13.0 ug | 250 ug | -95% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.450 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 313 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 439 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 90.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.460 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.075 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 37.6 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 638 kj | 3774 kj | -83% |
| Ash | 1.82 g | 0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 42.0 ug | 30000 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 126 IU | 100000 IU | -100% |
| 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 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) | 522 IU | 10000 IU | -95% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 13.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 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) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.243 g | 3.57 g | -93% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.566 g | 10.6 g | -95% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.122 g | 2.80 g | -96% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.215 g | 8.31 g | -97% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.756 g | 20.7 g | -96% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.538 g | 10.4 g | -95% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.056 g | 7.33 g | -99% |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.973 g | 22.5 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.097 g | 0.935 g | -90% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.056 g | 0.935 g | -94% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.087 g | 0.935 g | -91% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.021 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.016 g | 0.935 g | -98% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.218 g | 6.90 g | -97% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.057 g | 0.935 g | -94% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.399 g | 11.0 g | -96% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.265 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.14 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.87 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.11 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.692 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.190 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.01 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.890 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.32 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.54 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.651 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.57 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 3.09 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.48 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.51 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.09 g | — | |
| 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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