Cod liver oil vs. Salmon oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cod liver oil and salmon oil
- Cod liver oil has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat; however, salmon oil has more polyunsaturated fat.
- Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 2000% more.
- Cod liver oil has 2 times more monounsaturated fat than salmon oil. Cod liver oil has 46.711g of monounsaturated fat, while salmon oil has 29.037g.
- Salmon oil is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Fish oil, salmon.
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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.
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
19.872 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
40.324 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 0µg | 3333% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 40.324g | 119% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 29.037g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 485mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 19.872g | 12% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 902kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 13.023g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 18.232g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 2.991g | N/A |
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon oil is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.