Shark vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shark and cod liver oil
- Shark is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5, yet cod liver oil is higher in vitamin A.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 1996% more than shark.
- The amount of saturated fat in shark is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +55455.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 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 | +623.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 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 | -85.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +687% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +509.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 30000µg | 3327% |
| Vitamin D | 10000IU | 1250% | |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 1250% | |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 570mg | 170% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 100g | 133% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 22.541g | 126% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 46.711g | 102% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 22.608g | 88% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 0µg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 0g | 37% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 902kcal | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 122mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 6.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 10.968g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.935g | 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
29%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
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)