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

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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Dill

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, yet Dill is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cod liver oil is 3290% higher.
  • Dill contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Dill weed, fresh.

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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%
Dill
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Dill
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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 283% 463% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1195.7%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Dill
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3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +8828.6%
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
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5724.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23627.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

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 Dill
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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Dill Opinion
Calories 902kcal 43kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 3.46g Dill
Fats 100g 1.12g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Dill
Net carbs 0g 4.92g Dill
Carbs 0g 7.02g Dill
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Dill
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 55mg Dill
Calcium 0mg 208mg Dill
Potassium 0mg 738mg Dill
Iron 0mg 6.59mg Dill
Fiber 0g 2.1g Dill
Copper 0mg 0.146mg Dill
Zinc 0mg 0.91mg Dill
Phosphorus 0mg 66mg Dill
Sodium 0mg 61mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 7718IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 386µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 1.264mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.57mg Dill
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.185mg Dill
Folate 0µg 150µg Dill
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0.06g Dill
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 0.802g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.095g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Dill
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
1038%
Cod liver oil
80%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.548g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.