Cod liver oil vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cod liver oil and ginger
- Cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A and vitamin D, yet ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and fiber.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 2000% more than ginger.
- The amount of cholesterol in ginger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Ginger root, raw.
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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 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13233.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30231.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14537% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 0µg | 3333% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 0IU | 1250% |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 0µg | 1250% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 0mg | 190% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.75g | 153% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 0.154g | 149% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 0.154g | 116% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 0.203g | 102% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 80kcal | 41% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.226mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 415mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.229mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.203mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.82g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)