Cod liver oil vs Sunflower oil - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Sunflower oil
- Sunflower oil is richer than Cod liver oil in Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3333% higher.
- Cod liver oil contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Sunflower oil. Cod liver oil contains 22.608g of Saturated Fat, while Sunflower oil contains 13g.
Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 0g | 0g | |
Fats | 100g | 100g | |
Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 902kcal | 884kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 0mg | 0mg | |
Iron | 0mg | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 0mg | 0mg | |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 0mg | |
Potassium | 0mg | 0mg | |
Sodium | 0mg | 0mg | |
Zinc | 0mg | 0mg | |
Copper | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin A | 100000IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 41.08mg |
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Vitamin D | 10000IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 250µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0mg | |
Folate | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | µg | 5.4µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 0mg |
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Threonine | mg | 0mg |
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Isoleucine | mg | 0mg |
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Leucine | mg | 0mg |
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Lysine | mg | 0mg |
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Methionine | mg | 0mg |
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Phenylalanine | mg | 0mg |
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Valine | mg | 0mg |
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Histidine | mg | 0mg |
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Cholesterol | 570mg | 0mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 22.608g | 13g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g | 46.2g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 36.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet | Equal | |
Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Calories diet |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.608g)
Which food is cheaper?

Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.