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Cod liver oil vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod liver oil and danish pastry

  • Cod liver oil is richer in vitamin A and vitamin D, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 1997% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 5000 times more vitamin D than danish pastry. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of vitamin D, while danish pastry contains 2IU.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod liver oil has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85614.3%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +356.6%
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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +312.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

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 Danish pastry
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin A 30000µg 35µg 3329%
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg 1250%
Vitamin D 10000IU 2IU 1250%
Cholesterol 570mg 23mg 182%
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 2.575g 133%
Fats 100g 21.9g 120%
Monounsaturated fat 46.711g 11.313g 88%
Saturated fat 22.608g 6.794g 72%
Selenium 0µg 18.9µg 34%
Calories 902kcal 374kcal 26%
Iron 0mg 1.8mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg 20%
Sodium 0mg 417mg 18%
Protein 0g 8g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 16%
Phosphorus 0mg 108mg 15%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Manganese 0mg 0.351mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2mg 13%
Carbs 0g 37.2g 12%
Copper 0mg 0.089mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Zinc 0mg 0.7mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Calcium 0mg 35mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 0mg 98mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.