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

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Differences between Cod liver oil and Shortbread

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, while Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3333% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
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 +9999900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +9999900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +281.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +281.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%

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 Shortbread
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 0g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 100g 26.22g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 902kcal 514kcal Cod liver oil
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 0mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 0mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 0mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 0mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 0mg 353mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 100000IU 1IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B1 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 0µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 22.608g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.001g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.002g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 6.708g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 8.326g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cod liver oil Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.