Cod liver oil vs Halibut - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Halibut?
- Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however Halibut is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3332% more.
- Halibut contains 12 times less Cholesterol than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil contains 570mg of Cholesterol, while Halibut contains 46mg.
We used Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw 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" 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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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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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
+212666%
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Vitamin D
+812.4%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+212666%
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Vitamin D
+812.4%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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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
+622.5%
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0 g
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100 g
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Protein:
14.37 g
Fats:
13.84 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.27 g
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1.52 g
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+622.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+457.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1548.9%
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Saturated Fat
-89.3%
Saturated Fat:
22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
22.541 g
Saturated Fat:
2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.367 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+457.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1548.9%
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Saturated Fat
-89.3%
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 glycemic index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 0g | 14.37g |
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Fats | 100g | 13.84g |
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Calories | 902kcal | 186kcal |
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Calcium | 0mg | 3mg |
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Iron | 0mg | 0.66mg |
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Magnesium | 0mg | 26mg |
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Phosphorus | 0mg | 164mg |
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Potassium | 0mg | 268mg |
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Sodium | 0mg | 80mg |
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Zinc | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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Copper | 0mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin A | 100000IU | 47IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 30000µg | 14µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.73mg |
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Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1097IU |
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Vitamin D | 250µg | 27.4µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.42mg |
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Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 0.63mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.662mg |
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Leucine | 1.168mg |
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Lysine | 1.32mg |
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Methionine | 0.425mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.561mg |
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Valine | 0.74mg |
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Histidine | 0.423mg |
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Cholesterol | 570mg | 46mg |
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Saturated Fat | 22.608g | 2.419g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 0.393g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 0.526g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 0.089g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g | 8.378g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 1.367g |
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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%

95%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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

Halibut 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 - 80mg)
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)