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Cod liver oil vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cod liver oil and Tilefish

  • Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A, however, Tilefish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 3331% more.
  • Cod liver oil has 26 times more Saturated Fat than Tilefish. Cod liver oil has 22.608g of Saturated Fat, while Tilefish has 0.868g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144827.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +2032.2%
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
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3406.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1709.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.2%

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 Tilefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod liver oil Tilefish Opinion
Calories 902kcal 147kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 100g 4.69g Cod liver oil
Cholesterol 570mg 64mg Tilefish
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 33mg Tilefish
Calcium 0mg 26mg Tilefish
Potassium 0mg 512mg Tilefish
Iron 0mg 0.31mg Tilefish
Copper 0mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Zinc 0mg 0.53mg Tilefish
Phosphorus 0mg 236mg Tilefish
Sodium 0mg 59mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 69IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 21µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg Tilefish
Selenium 0µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.5µg Tilefish
Folate 0µg 17µg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 22.608g 0.868g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g 1.332g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g 1.246g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g 0.172g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g 0.733g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g 0.143g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod liver oil Tilefish
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
46%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cod liver oil
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.