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

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The main differences between Cod liver oil and Yellowtail

  • Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, yet Yellowtail is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cod liver oil is 3330% higher.
  • Cod liver oil contains 8 times more Cholesterol than Yellowtail. Cod liver oil contains 570mg of Cholesterol, while Yellowtail contains 71mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish oil, cod liver and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96053.8%
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 +∞%
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +1388.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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 Yellowtail
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 Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 902kcal 187kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 0g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 100g 6.72g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 570mg 71mg Yellowtail
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 0mg 38mg Yellowtail
Calcium 0mg 29mg Yellowtail
Potassium 0mg 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 0mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 0mg 201mg Yellowtail
Sodium 0mg 50mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 100000IU 104IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 30000µg 31µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0mg 0.019mg Yellowtail
Selenium 0µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.051mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg Yellowtail
Folate 0µg 4µg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 22.608g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.