Cod liver oil vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cod liver oil and steelhead trout
- Cod liver oil has more vitamin A and vitamin D; however, steelhead trout is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and copper.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 1999% more than steelhead trout.
- Steelhead trout has 17 times less vitamin D than cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has 10000IU of vitamin D, while steelhead trout has 604IU.
- Steelhead trout contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).
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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 | +149900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1555.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1110.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
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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
1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.225 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2001.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1740.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
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 | 20µg | 3331% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 604IU | 1175% |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 15.1µg | 1175% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.79µg | 241% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 59mg | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 1.225g | 142% |
| Fats | 100g | 8.26g | 141% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 2.223g | 111% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 1.53g | 96% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 26µg | 47% |
| Protein | 0g | 21.11g | 42% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 159kcal | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 249mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 365mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.64mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.57mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 0.376g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
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
1058%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steelhead trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod liver oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)