Cod liver oil vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cod liver oil and minestrone different?
- Cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat; however, minestrone is richer in manganese and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 1981% higher.
- Cod liver oil contains 570 times more cholesterol than minestrone. While cod liver oil contains 570mg of cholesterol, minestrone contains only 1mg.
- Cod liver oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than minestrone (47).
Fish oil, cod liver and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used 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 | +∞% |
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 | +61124.5% |
| 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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +9515.4% |
| 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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16007.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4800.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 49µg | 3328% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 1mg | 190% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.04g | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 0.46g | 147% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 0.29g | 116% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 0.23g | 102% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 34kcal | 43% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.77g | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.391mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.66g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)