Cod liver oil vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cod liver oil and sponge cake
- Cod liver oil has more vitamin A; however, sponge cake is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 3325% more than sponge cake.
- Cod liver oil has 17 times more saturated fat than sponge cake. While cod liver oil has 22.608g of saturated fat, sponge cake has only 1.301g.
- The glycemic index of sponge cake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, cod liver and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +38861% |
| 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2225.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2863.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3373.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 77µg | 3325% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Fats | 100g | 4.3g | 147% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 0.649g | 146% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 170mg | 133% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 1.576g | 113% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 1.301g | 97% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 18.5µg | 34% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 297kcal | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.301mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.58mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 57.7g | 19% |
| Protein | 0g | 7.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.37µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 100mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.546mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 228mg | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 39µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.204mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 141mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 57.7g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 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
1058%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)