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Cod liver oil vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Short ribs?

  • Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3333% more.
  • Short ribs contain 370 times less Vitamin D than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil contains 10000IU of Vitamin D, while Short ribs contain 27IU.
  • Short ribs have less Cholesterol.

We used Fish oil, cod liver and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types 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 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 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +35614.3%
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 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +35614.3%
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 +138.2%
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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +138.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1373.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1373.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%

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 Short ribs
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 Short ribs Opinion
Protein 0g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 100g 41.98g Cod liver oil
Calories 902kcal 471kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 0mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 0mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 0mg 50mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0mg 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 0µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 100000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 10000IU 27IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0.7µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 0µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 570mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 22.608g 17.8g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.001g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.003g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.016g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 18.88g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 1.53g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs 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 - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.