Cod liver oil vs Atlantic mackerel - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cod liver oil and Atlantic mackerel?
- Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Atlantic mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3327% higher.
- Atlantic mackerel has 8 times less Cholesterol than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has 570mg of Cholesterol, while Atlantic mackerel has 75mg.
We used Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 0g | 23.85g |
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Fats | 100g | 17.81g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 902kcal | 262kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 0mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 0mg | 1.57mg |
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Magnesium | 0mg | 97mg |
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Phosphorus | 0mg | 278mg |
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Potassium | 0mg | 401mg |
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Sodium | 0mg | 83mg |
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Zinc | 0mg | 0.94mg |
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Copper | 0mg | 0.094mg |
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Vitamin A | 100000IU | 180IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | mg | |
Vitamin D | 10000IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 250µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | mg | 0.159mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.412mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.85mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.99mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.46mg |
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Folate | 0µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | µg | |
Tryptophan | mg | 0.267mg |
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Threonine | mg | 1.045mg |
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Isoleucine | mg | 1.099mg |
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Leucine | mg | 1.938mg |
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Lysine | mg | 2.19mg |
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Methionine | mg | 0.706mg |
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Phenylalanine | mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | mg | 1.228mg |
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Histidine | mg | 0.702mg |
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Cholesterol | 570mg | 75mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 22.608g | 4.176g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g | 7.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 4.3g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
1125

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Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
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143%

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82%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Cod liver oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Atlantic mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Atlantic mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.432g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Atlantic mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Atlantic mackerel 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)