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

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How are Cracker and Cod liver oil different?

  • Cracker has more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 3333% more than Cracker.
  • Cod liver oil contains less Sodium.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Fish oil, cod liver types were 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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +278.4%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +278.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Cod liver oil Opinion
Net carbs 59g 0g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 0g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 100g Cod liver oil
Carbs 61.3g 0g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Cod liver oil
Fiber 2.3g 0g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 0mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 0mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 0mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0.49mg 0mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 0µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 570mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 5.562g 22.608g Cracker
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 6.553g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.