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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 RAE, 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 RAE needs 3331% 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.
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
1
:
9
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
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 +∞%
Cod liver oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Steelhead trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
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.
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
7
:
3
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains more Vitamin A +153746.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cod liver oil
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%
Steelhead trout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +153746.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
1
:
3
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains more Fats +1110.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Cod liver oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Steelhead trout
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Fats +1110.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil
2
:
1
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2001.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Cod liver oil
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Steelhead trout
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2001.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cod liver oil Steelhead trout
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 0g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 100g 8.26g Cod liver oil
Calories 902kcal 159kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 0mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 0mg 25mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 0mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 0mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 0mg 118mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Steelhead trout
Selenium 0µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 100000IU 65IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 20µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 10000IU 604IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 15.1µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 570mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 22.608g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.54g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.376g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.13g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 2.223g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 1.225g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Steelhead trout
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
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 118mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.