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

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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Mayonnaise

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Mayonnaise is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3332% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 1429 times more Vitamin D than Mayonnaise. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of Vitamin D, while Mayonnaise contains 7IU.
  • Mayonnaise contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
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 +153746.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +124900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
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 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +153746.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +124900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
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 +33.6%
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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Fats +33.6%
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 +177.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.3%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.3%

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 Mayonnaise
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 Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Protein 0g 0.96g Mayonnaise
Fats 100g 74.85g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Calories 902kcal 680kcal Cod liver oil
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 8mg Mayonnaise
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Mayonnaise
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Mayonnaise
Phosphorus 0mg 21mg Mayonnaise
Potassium 0mg 20mg Mayonnaise
Sodium 0mg 635mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.15mg Mayonnaise
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 100000IU 65IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 16µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 10000IU 7IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0.2µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.008mg Mayonnaise
Folate 0µg 5µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 570mg 42mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 22.608g 11.703g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.005g 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 16.843g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cod liver oil Mayonnaise
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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.