Cod liver oil vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cod liver oil and fish oil different?
- Cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat; however, fish oil is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 2000% higher.
- Fish oil has less saturated fat.
Fish oil, cod liver and Fish oil, herring 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.1% |
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Saturated fat
~21.29g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 0µg | 3333% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 766mg | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 15.604g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 56.564g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 21.29g | 6% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 902kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 6.273g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 4.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod liver oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 196mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.