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Cod liver oil vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod liver oil and Parsley?

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, while Parsley is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3287% higher.
  • Parsley is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish oil, cod liver and Parsley, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
1
:
9
Parsley
Parsley
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%
Cod liver oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Parsley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%

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.
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
2
:
9
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Vitamin A +1087.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Cod liver oil
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%
Parsley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1087.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
1
:
4
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Fats +12558.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Cod liver oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Parsley
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +12558.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
2
:
1
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15734.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18078.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Cod liver oil
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Parsley
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15734.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18078.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.03g Parsley
Protein 0g 2.97g Parsley
Fats 100g 0.79g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 6.33g Parsley
Calories 902kcal 36kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 0.85g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 0mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 0mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 0mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 0mg 58mg Parsley
Potassium 0mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 0mg 56mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0mg 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Parsley
Vitamin A 100000IU 8424IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 421µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 0µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0.132g Parsley
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 0.295g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.124g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Parsley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1125%
Cod liver oil
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/nutrients
  2. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.