Sugar vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sugar and cod liver oil
- Cod liver oil is richer than sugar in vitamin A, vitamin D, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 2000% higher.
- Cod liver oil has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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 CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
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Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
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Protein:
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin A | 0µg | 30000µg | 3333% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 250µg | 1250% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 10000IU | 1250% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 570mg | 190% |
Fats | 0g | 100g | 154% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 22.541g | 150% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 46.711g | 117% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 22.608g | 103% |
Carbs | 99.98g | 0g | 33% |
Calories | 387kcal | 902kcal | 26% |
Copper | 0.007mg | 0mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.05mg | 0mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 99.98g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Potassium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Sugar | 99.8g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.004mg | 0mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 6.898g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 10.968g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.935g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?

Sugar is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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.