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

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Significant differences between Cod liver oil and Almonds

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, however, Almonds are richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A needs 3333% more than Almonds.
  • Almonds contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Nuts, almonds.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
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 +∞%

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.
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% 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4999900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more FatsFats +100.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Almonds Opinion
Calories 902kcal 579kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 100g 49.93g Cod liver oil
Net carbs 0g 9.05g Almonds
Carbs 0g 21.55g Almonds
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Almonds
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 0mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 0mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 0mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 0mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 0mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 0mg 1mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 2IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 0µg 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.137mg Almonds
Folate 0µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Cod liver oil
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 22.608g 3.802g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 31.551g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 12.329g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cod liver oil Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1038%
Cod liver oil
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.