Biscuit vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and cod liver oil
- Biscuits are higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 1998% more than biscuits.
- The amount of sodium in cod liver oil is lower.
- The glycemic index of cod liver oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +513.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 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 | -80.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +574% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +441.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 3333% | |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 570mg | 189% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 100g | 129% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 22.541g | 123% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 46.711g | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 22.608g | 83% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 30% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 902kcal | 27% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Folate | 61µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 0g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 0g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 10.968g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
23%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins