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Cod liver oil vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cod liver oil and chinese cuisine

  • Cod liver oil has more vitamin A and vitamin D; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 1975% more.
  • Cod liver oil has 3333 times more vitamin D than chinese cuisine. Cod liver oil has 10000IU of vitamin D, while chinese cuisine has 3IU.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index than cod liver oil.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47519%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +249900%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +1786.8%
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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3738.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

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 Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin A 30000µg 63µg 3326%
Vitamin D 250µg 0.1µg 1250%
Vitamin D 10000IU 3IU 1250%
Cholesterol 570mg 14mg 185%
Fats 100g 5.3g 146%
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 2.13g 136%
Monounsaturated fat 46.711g 1.217g 114%
Saturated fat 22.608g 0.978g 98%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Calories 902kcal 105kcal 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 0mg 409mg 18%
Iron 0mg 1.11mg 14%
Protein 0g 7.08g 14%
Zinc 0mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.161mg 12%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.32mg 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 0mg 204mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.049mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.