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Cod liver oil vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Provolone

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3307% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 500 times more Vitamin D than Provolone. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of Vitamin D, while Provolone contains 20IU.
  • Provolone contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Cheese, provolone.

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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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
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 +11263.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +49900%
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +11263.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +49900%
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 +275.7%
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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Fats +275.7%
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 +531.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2831.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2831.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%

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 Provolone
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 Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 0g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 100g 26.62g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 902kcal 351kcal Cod liver oil
Sugar 0.56g Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 0mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 0mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 0mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 0mg 876mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0mg 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 100000IU 880IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 236µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 10000IU 20IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0.5µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.019mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 0µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 570mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 22.608g 17.078g Provolone
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 7.393g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 0.769g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cod liver oil Provolone
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
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.