Atlantic Mackerel vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between atlantic Mackerel and cod liver oil
- Atlantic Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A and vitamin D.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 1997% more than atlantic Mackerel.
- The amount of saturated fat in atlantic Mackerel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1452.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +619.9% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +756.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +572.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 50µg | 30000µg | 3328% |
| Vitamin D | 643IU | 10000IU | 1170% |
| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 250µg | 1170% |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 0µg | 363% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 570mg | 167% |
| Fats | 13.89g | 100g | 132% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 22.541g | 128% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.456g | 46.711g | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 3.257g | 22.608g | 88% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 0µg | 80% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 0mg | 57% |
| Protein | 18.6g | 0g | 37% |
| Calories | 205kcal | 902kcal | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 314mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.815mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.958mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 6.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 10.968g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.935g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
143%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod liver oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins