Cod liver oil vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cod liver oil and chia seeds
- Chia seeds is higher than cod liver oil in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, and calcium.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily cholesterol needs 190% more than chia seeds.
- Cod liver oil contains 7 times more saturated fat than chia seeds. While cod liver oil contains 22.608g of saturated fat, chia seeds contains only 3.33g.
- The amount of cholesterol in chia seeds is lower.
- The glycemic index of cod liver oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| 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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.3% |
| 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
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1923% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~23.665g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 3333% | |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 0mg | 190% |
| Fiber | 0g | 34.4g | 138% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 860mg | 123% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2.723mg | 118% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 2.309g | 111% |
| Fats | 100g | 30.74g | 107% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.924mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 55.2µg | 100% |
| Iron | 0mg | 7.72mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 3.33g | 88% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 335mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 631mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 8.83mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 52% | |
| Zinc | 0mg | 4.58mg | 42% |
| Protein | 0g | 16.54g | 33% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 486kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 0g | 42.12g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.17mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 407mg | 12% |
| Folate | 0µg | 49µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 23.665g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | 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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.