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

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Summary of differences between Cod liver oil and Cumin

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A 3326% more than Cumin.
  • Cumin has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, cod liver and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
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% 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cumin
9
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7774%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +349%
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
Cumin
1
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

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 Cumin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Cumin Opinion
Calories 902kcal 375kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 100g 22.27g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 0mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 0mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 0mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 0mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 0mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 0mg 168mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 1270IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 64µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 0µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 0µg 10µg Cumin
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 22.608g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 14.04g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 3.279g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Cod liver oil
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.