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

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Significant differences between Perch and Cod liver oil

  • Perch has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 3332% more than Perch.
  • Perch contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Perch
8
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +312400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +312400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +8374.6%
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +8374.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23854.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4675.6%
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23854.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4675.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Cod liver oil
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 Perch Cod liver oil Opinion
Protein 24.86g 0g Perch
Fats 1.18g 100g Cod liver oil
Calories 117kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Calcium 102mg 0mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 0mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 0mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 0mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 0mg Perch
Sodium 79mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Zinc 1.43mg 0mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 0µg Perch
Vitamin A 32IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0mg Perch
Folate 6µg 0µg Perch
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 570mg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.237g 22.608g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 22.541g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Cod liver oil
Low Fats diet ok
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
38%
Perch
1125%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch
Perch is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.