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

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Important differences between Cod liver oil and Cuttlefish

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A, however, Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 3321% more.
  • Cod liver oil has 192 times more Saturated Fat than Cuttlefish. Cod liver oil has 22.608g of Saturated Fat, while Cuttlefish has 0.118g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.

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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 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
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%
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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +14185.7%
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
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57567.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16721.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 902kcal 79kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 100g 0.7g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 570mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 0mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 0mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 0mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 0mg 372mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 375IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 113µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 0µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.216mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 0µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 0µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 0.081g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.134g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.039g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.066g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.006g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Cuttlefish
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
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.