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Cod liver oil vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cod liver oil and Sunflower seeds

  • Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D, yet Sunflower seeds are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A needs 3333% more than Sunflower seeds.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sunflower seeds are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
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 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +199900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +152.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~23.137g

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 Sunflower seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Sunflower seeds Opinion
Calories 902kcal 584kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 20.78g Sunflower seeds
Fats 100g 51.46g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seeds
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seeds
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seeds
Cholesterol 570mg 0mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 10000IU 0IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 325mg Sunflower seeds
Calcium 0mg 78mg Sunflower seeds
Potassium 0mg 645mg Sunflower seeds
Iron 0mg 5.25mg Sunflower seeds
Sugar 2.62g Cod liver oil
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seeds
Copper 0mg 1.8mg Sunflower seeds
Zinc 0mg 5mg Sunflower seeds
Phosphorus 0mg 660mg Sunflower seeds
Sodium 0mg 9mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 50IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 3µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin D 250µg 0µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 1.95mg Sunflower seeds
Selenium 0µg 53µg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B1 1.48mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.355mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.13mg Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.345mg Sunflower seeds
Folate 0µg 227µg Sunflower seeds
Choline 55.1mg Sunflower seeds
Saturated Fat 22.608g 4.455g Sunflower seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 18.528g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 23.137g Sunflower seeds
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seeds
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seeds
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seeds
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seeds
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seeds
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seeds
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seeds
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seeds
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seeds
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.014g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1038%
Cod liver oil
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.