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

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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Shark

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, yet Shark is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3326% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 417 times more Vitamin D than Shark. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of Vitamin D, while Shark contains 24IU.
  • Shark contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +42818.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +41566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +42818.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +41566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 +2117.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Fats +2117.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2483.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1786.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2483.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1786.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

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 Shark
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Shark Opinion
Protein 0g 20.98g Shark
Fats 100g 4.51g Cod liver oil
Calories 902kcal 130kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 34mg Shark
Iron 0mg 0.84mg Shark
Magnesium 0mg 49mg Shark
Phosphorus 0mg 210mg Shark
Potassium 0mg 160mg Shark
Sodium 0mg 79mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.43mg Shark
Copper 0mg 0.033mg Shark
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg Shark
Selenium 0µg 36.5µg Shark
Vitamin A 100000IU 233IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 70µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 1mg Shark
Vitamin D 10000IU 24IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0.6µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.042mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.062mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.938mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.695mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg Shark
Folate 0µg 3µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark
Threonine 0.92mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark
Leucine 1.705mg Shark
Lysine 1.926mg Shark
Methionine 0.621mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark
Valine 1.081mg Shark
Histidine 0.618mg Shark
Cholesterol 570mg 51mg Shark
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0.925g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.527g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.316g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.109g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 1.808g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 1.195g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
1125%
Cod liver oil
38%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
41%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.