Cod liver oil vs Mackerel - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cod liver oil and Mackerel different?
- Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3328% higher.
- Cod liver oil contains 10 times more Vitamin D than Mackerel. While Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of Vitamin D, Mackerel contains only 1006IU.
- Mackerel has less Cholesterol.
Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, mackerel, salted are the varieties used 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+∞%
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Iron
+∞%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+∞%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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-100%
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+∞%
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Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+63594.3%
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Vitamin D
+892.1%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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+63594.3%
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Vitamin D
+892.1%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+298.4%
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100 g
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Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
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0 g
Water:
43 g
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13.4 g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+461.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+263%
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Saturated Fat
-68.4%
Saturated Fat:
22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
22.541 g
Saturated Fat:
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.21 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+461.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+263%
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Saturated Fat
-68.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 0g | 18.5g |
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Fats | 100g | 25.1g |
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Calories | 902kcal | 305kcal |
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Calcium | 0mg | 66mg |
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Iron | 0mg | 1.4mg |
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Magnesium | 0mg | 60mg |
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Phosphorus | 0mg | 254mg |
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Potassium | 0mg | 520mg |
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Sodium | 0mg | 4450mg |
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Zinc | 0mg | 1.1mg |
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Copper | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin A | 100000IU | 157IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 30000µg | 47µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1006IU |
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Vitamin D | 250µg | 25.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.3mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.41mg |
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Folate | 0µg | 15µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 12µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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Cholesterol | 570mg | 95mg |
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Saturated Fat | 22.608g | 7.148g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 2.965g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 1.619g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 0.391g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g | 8.32g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 6.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1125%

212%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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114%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4450mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Cod liver oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)