Cod liver oil vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cod liver oil and Tuna salad?
- Cod liver oil is higher in Vitamin A, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron.
- Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 3331% more.
- Tuna salad contains 44 times less Cholesterol than Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil contains 570mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.
We used Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, tuna salad types in this article.
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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 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +102992.8% |
| 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +979.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1518% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +446.8% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 187kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 16.04g |
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| Fats | 100g | 9.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 570mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10000IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 178mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 402mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100000IU | 97IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin D | 250µg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 41.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 22.608g | 1.544g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 46.711g | 2.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 4.122g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.18mg |
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| Threonine | 0.701mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.739mg |
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| Leucine | 1.293mg |
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| Lysine | 1.457mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.626mg |
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| Valine | 0.824mg |
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| Histidine | 0.467mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | 0.055g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)