Cod liver oil vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Ling fish?
- Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A, however, Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 3329% more.
- Ling fish contains 11 times less Cholesterol than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil contains 570mg of Cholesterol, while Ling fish contains 51mg.
We used Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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" 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 | +86856.5% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Protein:
24.35 g
Fats:
0.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.88 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12095.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 24.35g |
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| Fats | 100g | 0.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 570mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10000IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 486mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.141mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100000IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin D | 250µg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.231mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.801mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.369mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.351mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 22.608g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.273mg |
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| Threonine | 1.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.122mg |
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| Leucine | 1.979mg |
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| Lysine | 2.236mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg |
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| Valine | 1.254mg |
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| Histidine | 0.717mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ling fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)