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Cod liver oil vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cod liver oil and Baking powder different?

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 3333% more than Baking powder.
  • Baking powder contains less Cholesterol.

Fish oil, cod liver and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%

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 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 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

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 Baking powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.5g Baking powder
Fats 100g 0g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 902kcal 53kcal Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 0mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 0mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 0mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 0mg 20mg Baking powder
Sodium 0mg 10600mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Baking powder
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Baking powder
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Baking powder
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Baking powder
Vitamin A 100000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 0g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Baking powder
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
1125%
Cod liver oil
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 10600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.