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

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Differences between Lamb and Cod liver oil

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3333% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
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.
Lamb
9
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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +249900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +249900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +377.6%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +377.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1392.8%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1392.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Cod liver oil
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Cod liver oil Opinion
Protein 24.52g 0g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 100g Cod liver oil
Calories 294kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 17mg 0mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 0mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 0mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 4.46mg 0mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0.1µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 570mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 22.608g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Cod liver oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
52%
Lamb
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.778g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.