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

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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Falafel?

  • Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3333% more.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish oil, cod liver and Falafel, home-prepared types in this article.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +769130.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +769130.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +461.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Fats +461.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

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 Falafel
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 Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 0g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 100g 17.8g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 902kcal 333kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 0mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 0mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 0mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 0mg 294mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 100000IU 13IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 1µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 0µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 22.608g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 10.171g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 4.16g 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 Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1125%
Cod liver oil
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.225g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.