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

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Important differences between Mustard oil and Cod liver oil

  • Mustard oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 3333% more.
  • Mustard oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, mustard and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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.
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 22.541
13% 64% 23%
Saturated Fat: 11.582 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.23 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 22.541

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard oil Cod liver oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard oil Cod liver oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 0IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Cholesterol 570mg Mustard oil
Saturated Fat 11.582g 22.608g Mustard oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 59.187g 46.711g Mustard oil
Polyunsaturated fat 21.23g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard oil Cod liver oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
0%
Mustard oil
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Mustard oil
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Mustard oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172337/nutrients
  2. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.