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

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Significant differences between Rockfish and Cod liver oil

  • Rockfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A needs 3333% more than Rockfish.
  • Rockfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +624900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5334.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +6072.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9923.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4547.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockfish 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Cod liver oil Opinion
Calories 109kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 22.23g 0g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 100g Cod liver oil
Cholesterol 61mg 570mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 33mg 0mg Rockfish
Calcium 17mg 0mg Rockfish
Potassium 467mg 0mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 0mg Rockfish
Copper 0.041mg 0mg Rockfish
Zinc 0.43mg 0mg Rockfish
Phosphorus 248mg 0mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 16IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 5µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Rockfish
Selenium 76.2µg 0µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 0mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0mg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 0µg Rockfish
Folate 10µg 0µg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Cod liver oil
Choline 78.7mg Rockfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 22.608g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Cod liver oil
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
45%
Rockfish
1038%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish
Rockfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.