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Cod liver oil vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Hot chocolate

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, yet Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3328% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 222 times more Vitamin D than Hot chocolate. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of Vitamin D, while Hot chocolate contains 45IU.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56718.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +22627.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56718.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +22627.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4173.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +4173.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6799.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26734.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6799.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26734.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

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 Hot chocolate
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 Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 100g 2.34g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 902kcal 77kcal Cod liver oil
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 0mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 0mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 0mg 44mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 100000IU 176IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 51µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 10000IU 45IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 1.1µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 0µg 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 570mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 22.608g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 0.677g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.084g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cod liver oil Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1125%
Cod liver oil
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.