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, vitamin D, and polyunsaturated fat; however, baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 2000% more than baking powder.
- Baking powder contains less cholesterol.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of cod liver oil is 0.
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 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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin A | 30000µg | 0µg | 3333% |
Vitamin D | 250µg | 0µg | 1250% |
Vitamin D | 10000IU | 0IU | 1250% |
Calcium | 0mg | 5876mg | 588% |
Sodium | 0mg | 10600mg | 461% |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 2191mg | 313% |
Cholesterol | 570mg | 0mg | 190% |
Fats | 100g | 0g | 154% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 0g | 150% |
Iron | 0mg | 11.02mg | 138% |
Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 0g | 117% |
Saturated fat | 22.608g | 0g | 103% |
Calories | 902kcal | 53kcal | 42% |
Carbs | 0g | 27.7g | 9% |
Magnesium | 0mg | 27mg | 6% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
Potassium | 0mg | 20mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 27.5g | N/A |
Zinc | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Selenium | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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452%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 10600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?

Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.