Cod liver oil vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Cockles?
- The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 in Cockles are higher than in Cod liver oil.
- Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 203% more.
We used Fish oil, cod liver and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) 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 more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
4.7 g
Water:
78.8 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14185.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 79kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 13.5g |
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| Fats | 100g | 0.7g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.7g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 570mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10000IU |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 16.2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100000IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg |
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| Vitamin D | 250µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 22.608g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
1038%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod liver oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod liver oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)