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

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Summary of differences between Cod liver oil and Caramel

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 3332% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, cod liver and Candies, caramels.

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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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
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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Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +237995.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +237995.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1134.6%
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +1134.6%
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 +2929.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2929.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +548.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

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 Caramel
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Protein 0g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 100g 8.1g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Calories 902kcal 382kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 65.5g Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0mg 0.14mg Caramel
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Caramel
Phosphorus 0mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 0mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 0mg 245mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.44mg Caramel
Copper 0mg 0.018mg Caramel
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 100000IU 42IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 12µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 0µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 570mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 22.608g 2.476g Caramel
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 1.542g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 3.478g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.