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Cod liver oil vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod liver oil and dulce de Leche

  • Cod liver oil is richer in vitamin A and vitamin D, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 1995% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 1667 times more vitamin D than dulce de Leche. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of vitamin D, while dulce de Leche contains 6IU.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod liver oil has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40440.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +124900%
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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +1260.5%
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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2079.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5910.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.9%

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 Dulce de Leche
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 Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin A 30000µg 74µg 3325%
Vitamin D 250µg 0.2µg 1249%
Vitamin D 10000IU 6IU 1249%
Cholesterol 570mg 29mg 180%
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.375g 148%
Fats 100g 7.35g 143%
Monounsaturated fat 46.711g 2.143g 111%
Saturated fat 22.608g 4.534g 82%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.405mg 31%
Calories 902kcal 315kcal 29%
Phosphorus 0mg 193mg 28%
Calcium 0mg 251mg 25%
Carbs 0g 55.35g 18%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.835mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Protein 0g 6.84g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Potassium 0mg 350mg 10%
Zinc 0mg 0.79mg 7%
Sodium 0mg 129mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 22mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg 5%
Folate 0µg 11µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Copper 0mg 0.004mg 0%
Manganese 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.