Cod liver oil vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Shad
- Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, yet Shad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cod liver oil is 3329% higher.
- Cod liver oil contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Shad. Cod liver oil contains 570mg of Cholesterol, while Shad contains 96mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +83233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +466.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 100g | 17.65g |
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| Cholesterol | 570mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10000IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100000IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin D | 250µg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 22.608g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)