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Cod liver oil vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod liver oil and Fish sticks?

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, while Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 3333% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 10000 times less Vitamin D than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has 10000IU of Vitamin D, while Fish sticks have 1IU.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
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% 6000% 0% 7500% 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 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +555455.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +516.1%
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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1362.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%

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 Fish sticks
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 Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 902kcal 277kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 11.01g Fish sticks
Fats 100g 16.23g Cod liver oil
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 570mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 10000IU 1IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 25mg Fish sticks
Calcium 0mg 16mg Fish sticks
Potassium 0mg 185mg Fish sticks
Iron 0mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0mg 0.42mg Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 0mg 191mg Fish sticks
Sodium 0mg 402mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 18IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 4µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 0µg 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.536mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.272mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.078mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 0µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Cod liver oil
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 22.608g 3.733g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 3.193g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 7.824g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.122mg Fish sticks
Threonine 0.372mg Fish sticks
Isoleucine 0.429mg Fish sticks
Leucine 0.852mg Fish sticks
Lysine 0.795mg Fish sticks
Methionine 0.296mg Fish sticks
Phenylalanine 0.47mg Fish sticks
Valine 0.5mg Fish sticks
Histidine 0.23mg Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.05g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.088g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.004g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Fish sticks
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
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.