Cod liver oil vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cod liver oil and Mexican tea
- Cod liver oil has more vitamin A and vitamin D; however, Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, and copper.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 1999% more than Mexican tea.
- Mexican tea has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, cod liver and Epazote, 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 | +999900% |
| 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:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19130.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 3µg | 3333% |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 0µg | 1250% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 0IU | 1250% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 0mg | 190% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.52g | 153% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 150% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 3.098mg | 135% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 117% | |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 103% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 215µg | 54% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 32kcal | 44% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 121mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 275mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.348mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.88mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.19mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 633mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 86mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.152mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.639mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.44g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)