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

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Significant differences between Almond and Cod liver oil

  • Almond has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 3333% more than Almond.
  • Almond contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
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.
Almond
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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 A +4999900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
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 A +4999900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +100.3%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +100.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.8%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond 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 Almond Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 0g Almond
Protein 21.15g 0g Almond
Fats 49.93g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 21.55g 0g Almond
Calories 579kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Cod liver oil
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almond
Calcium 269mg 0mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 0mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 0mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 0mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 0mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 3.12mg 0mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0mg Almond
Folate 44µg 0µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 0mg 570mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 3.802g 22.608g Almond
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 31.551g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.