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Cod liver oil vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cod liver oil and chicken fingers

  • Cod liver oil has more vitamin A and vitamin D; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 2000% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 1429 times less vitamin D than cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has 10000IU of vitamin D, while chicken fingers have 7IU.
  • Chicken fingers contain less cholesterol.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of cod liver oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 10000% 0% 3750% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +999900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +124900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +616.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +867.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Chicken fingers
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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin A 30000µg 3µg 3333%
Vitamin D 250µg 0.2µg 1249%
Vitamin D 10000IU 7IU 1249%
Cholesterol 570mg 48mg 174%
Fats 100g 13.95g 132%
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 5.783g 112%
Monounsaturated fat 46.711g 4.83g 105%
Saturated fat 22.608g 2.493g 91%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.217mg 51%
Phosphorus 0mg 282mg 40%
Protein 0g 19.22g 38%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.426mg 33%
Sodium 0mg 769mg 33%
Calories 902kcal 271kcal 32%
Selenium 0µg 17.5µg 32%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.244mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.179mg 14%
Potassium 0mg 373mg 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.228mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 9%
Iron 0mg 0.73mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Copper 0mg 0.069mg 8%
Magnesium 0mg 28mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Zinc 0mg 0.71mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Calcium 0mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1058%
Cod liver oil
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.