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Cod liver oil vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cod liver oil and Submarine sandwich

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Submarine sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 3331% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Cod liver oil has 1429 times more Vitamin D than Submarine sandwich. While Cod liver oil has 10000IU of Vitamin D, Submarine sandwich has only 7IU.
  • Submarine sandwich has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish oil, cod liver and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
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 +58723.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +124900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +58723.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +124900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +896%
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
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +896%
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 +1157%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1069.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1157%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1069.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

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 Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 0g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 100g 10.04g Cod liver oil
Carbs 0g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 902kcal 213kcal Cod liver oil
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 0mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 0mg 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 0mg 112mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 0mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 0mg 575mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 0mg 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 100000IU 170IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 30000µg 22µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 10000IU 7IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg 0.2µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 0µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 570mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g Cod liver oil
Saturated Fat 22.608g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.002g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.001g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.005g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 3.716g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 1.927g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Submarine sandwich
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
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)

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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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