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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, 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 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153746.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
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~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
21% 8% 71%
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 +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
31% 45% 25%
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.
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
Calories 902kcal 159kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 100g 8.26g Cod liver oil
Cholesterol 570mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 10000IU 604IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 25mg Steelhead trout
Calcium 0mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 0mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 0mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 0mg 118mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 65IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 20µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 250µg 15.1µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Steelhead trout
Selenium 0µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 22.608g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 2.223g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 1.225g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.376g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.54g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.13g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
1038%
Cod liver oil
94%
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?
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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. 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.