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Chinook salmon vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Cod liver oil different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3317% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has less Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish oil, cod liver are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
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.
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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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +20061.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +20061.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Equal in Other - 0
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Equal in Other - 0

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +713.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.8%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +713.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Cod liver oil Opinion
Protein 25.72g 0g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 100g Cod liver oil
Calories 231kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 28mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0.56mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 570mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 22.608g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Cod liver oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
68%
Chinook salmon
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.394g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.