Cod liver oil vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cod liver oil and flax seeds different?
- Cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A and vitamin D; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 3333% higher.
- Flax seeds have less cholesterol.
Fish oil, cod liver and Seeds, flaxseed 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 | +∞% |
| 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 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:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.2% |
| 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
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +520.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 0µg | 3333% |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 0µg | 1250% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 0IU | 1250% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 0mg | 190% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 137% | |
| Copper | 0mg | 1.22mg | 136% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2.482mg | 108% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 7.527g | 98% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 392mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 642mg | 92% |
| Fats | 100g | 42.16g | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 3.663g | 86% |
| Iron | 0mg | 5.73mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 25.4µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 28.73g | 41% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 4.34mg | 39% |
| Protein | 0g | 18.29g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.473mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 255mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 813mg | 24% |
| Folate | 0µg | 87µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.985mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.08mg | 19% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 534kcal | 18% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.88g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 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 |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.945g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)