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

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Summary of differences between caramel and cod liver oil

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A and vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 1999% more than caramel.
  • Cod liver oil has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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.
Caramel
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 10000% 0% 3750% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +249900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
100%
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 +1134.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
25% 51% 25%
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 -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2929.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 Caramel Cod liver oil DV% diff.
Vitamin A 12µg 30000µg 3332%
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU 1250%
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg 1250%
Cholesterol 7mg 570mg 188%
Fats 8.1g 100g 141%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 22.541g 127%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 46.711g 113%
Saturated fat 2.476g 22.608g 92%
Calories 382kcal 902kcal 26%
Carbs 77g 0g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 114mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 138mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0mg 12%
Sodium 245mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 9%
Protein 4.6g 0g 9%
Potassium 214mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 17mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 0g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cod liver oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
1058%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.