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Baby food vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baby food and Cod liver oil

  • Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3333% higher.
  • Baby food contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
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 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +499900%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +499900%
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 +2172.7%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +2172.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3773.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1228.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3773.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1228.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 0g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 0g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 73.4g 0g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 0.87g Cod liver oil
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 0mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 0mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 0mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 0mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 2.4mg 0mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Cholesterol 0mg 570mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 22.608g Baby food
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 1.206g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Cod liver oil
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
176%
Baby food
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.839g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.