Chia seeds vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chia seeds and cod liver oil
- Chia seeds are higher in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, and magnesium, yet cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 1999% more than chia seeds.
- The amount of saturated fat in chia seeds is lower.
- The glycemic index of cod liver oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
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 | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1923% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~22.541g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 3333% | |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 570mg | 190% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 0g | 138% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 0mg | 123% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0mg | 118% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 46.711g | 111% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 100g | 107% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 0µg | 100% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 0mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 22.608g | 88% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 0mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 52% | |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0mg | 42% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 0g | 33% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 902kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Folate | 49µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 22.541g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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
32%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.