Vegetable oil vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between vegetable oil and cod liver oil
- Vegetable oil is richer in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat, yet cod liver oil is richer in vitamin A and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cod liver oil is 2000% higher.
- Vegetable oil contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Oil, corn, peanut, and olive 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.
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Fats:
100 g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.367 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
33.033 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 | -36.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~46.711g
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| 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% |
| Vitamin E | 14.78mg | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 33.033g | 22.541g | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.367g | 22.608g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 48.033g | 46.711g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 902kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 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 | Equal | |
| 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
27%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.