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

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Differences between Snapper and Cod liver oil

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Cod liver oil has more Vitamin A.
  • Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 3329% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
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 +86856.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +5714%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14406.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3733.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper 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 Snapper Cod liver oil Opinion
Calories 128kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 26.3g 0g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 100g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 570mg Snapper
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 37mg 0mg Snapper
Calcium 40mg 0mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 0mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0mg Snapper
Copper 0.046mg 0mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0mg Snapper
Phosphorus 201mg 0mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 115IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 35µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0.017mg 0mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 0µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 0µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 0µg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 22.608g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.935g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
1038%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.