Sturgeon vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sturgeon and cod liver oil
- Sturgeon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet cod liver oil is richer in vitamin A and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 1983% higher.
- Sturgeon contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, sturgeon, 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 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 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11306.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1838% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.7 g
Fats:
5.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.94 g
Other:
4.18 g
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 | +1830.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.885 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 | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1779% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2447% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 263µg | 30000µg | 3304% |
| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 250µg | 1186% |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 10000IU | 1186% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 570mg | 164% |
| Fats | 5.18g | 100g | 146% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 22.541g | 144% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.486g | 46.711g | 111% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 1.173g | 22.608g | 97% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.1mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 20.7g | 0g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 902kcal | 38% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Choline | 70mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.954mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.682mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.901mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.613mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.808mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.066mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.609mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | 6.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | 10.968g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.058g | 0.935g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
76%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)