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

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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Bisque?

  • Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Bisque is richer in Copper.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3331% more.
  • Bisque contains 285 times less Cholesterol than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil contains 570mg of Cholesterol, while Bisque contains 2mg.

We used Fish oil, cod liver and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water types 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 +∞%
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 5% 13% 3% 11% 15% 56% 7% 18% 14% 0%
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 +∞%

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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Bisque
Contains more Vitamin A +34146.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 18% 0% 0% 8% 7% 7% 9% 3% 9% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +34146.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +9703.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
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
10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +9703.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16582.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4909.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
23% 29% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.45 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16582.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4909.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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 Bisque
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Bisque Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.4g Bisque
Protein 0g 0.92g Bisque
Fats 100g 1.02g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 9.6g Bisque
Calories 902kcal 50kcal Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 0.2g Bisque
Calcium 0mg 16mg Bisque
Iron 0mg 0.33mg Bisque
Magnesium 0mg 4mg Bisque
Phosphorus 0mg 24mg Bisque
Potassium 0mg 169mg Bisque
Sodium 0mg 424mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.24mg Bisque
Copper 0mg 0.052mg Bisque
Manganese 0mg 0.104mg Bisque
Vitamin A 100000IU 292IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 18µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Bisque
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Bisque
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.029mg Bisque
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.465mg Bisque
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Bisque
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg Bisque
Folate 0µg 6µg Bisque
Tryptophan 0.009mg Bisque
Threonine 0.027mg Bisque
Isoleucine 0.031mg Bisque
Leucine 0.051mg Bisque
Lysine 0.036mg Bisque
Methionine 0.012mg Bisque
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Bisque
Valine 0.035mg Bisque
Histidine 0.018mg Bisque
Cholesterol 570mg 2mg Bisque
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0.22g Bisque
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 0.28g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.45g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cod liver oil Bisque
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
5%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bisque
Bisque is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bisque
Bisque is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.