Cod vs. Salmon oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cod and Salmon oil different?
- Cod has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Salmon oil.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Salmon oil is 143% higher.
- Cod has less Cholesterol.
Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish oil, salmon 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 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.83 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
0.39 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 | +11527.9% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.292 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
40.324 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23316.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13709.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 902kcal |
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| Protein | 22.83g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 100g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 485mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 83.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.168g | 19.872g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 29.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 40.324g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 1.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.052mg |
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| Leucine | 1.856mg |
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| Lysine | 2.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg |
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| Valine | 1.176mg |
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| Histidine | 0.672mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 13.023g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 18.232g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 2.991g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon oil contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon oil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.704g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)