Seeds vs Fish oil
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Seeds 553
Fish oil 902
Protein (g)
Seeds 31.6
Fish oil 0
Carbs (g)
Seeds 8.67
Fish oil 0
Fat (g)
Seeds 48.8
Fish oil 100
Fiber (g)
Seeds 4.00
Fish oil 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled — 31.6g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled — 553 vs 902 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled 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 | Seeds | Fish oil | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 553 kcal | 902 kcal | -39% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.96 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 31.6 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 48.8 g | 100 g | -51% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.67 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.00 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.60 g | 29.9 g | -85% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.40 g | 33.8 g | -84% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 710 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.27 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.285 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 9.20 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.600 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 110 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.800 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 8.30 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 70.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 7.95 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 700 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 1650 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 1200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 5.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 9.90 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 1.60 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 7.60 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2313 kj | 3774 kj | -39% |
| Ash | 6.06 g | 0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.50 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.850 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.200 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.310 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 110 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 110 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 332 IU | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.103 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 6.53 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.87 g | 16.6 g | -83% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.24 g | 3.89 g | -68% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.312 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.121 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.056 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 7.51 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.28 g | 14.8 g | -64% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 5.02 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.124 g | 5.99 g | -98% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 5.59 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 38.1 g | 31.9 g | +20% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 27.5 g | 2.01 g | +1263% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 27.4 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.202 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 10.0 g | 1.33 g | +655% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 8.68 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 1.34 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.617 g | 3.03 g | -80% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 1.76 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 10.1 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 1.97 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 10.7 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.369 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.29 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.16 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.933 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.672 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.45 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.26 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.78 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.55 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.969 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.53 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 3.66 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 6.27 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.61 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.60 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.71 g | — | |
* 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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