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Cheddar Cheese vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Cod liver oil different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 3297% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cod liver oil contains less Sodium.

Cheese, cheddar and Fish oil, cod liver types were 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7951.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +41566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +7951.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +41566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +200.2%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +200.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +405.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1486.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +405.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1486.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Cod liver oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 0.48g Cod liver oil
Calcium 710mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 653mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 3.64mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0.6µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 570mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 18.867g 22.608g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Cod liver oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheddar Cheese
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.