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

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The main differences between Yellowtail and Cod liver oil

  • Yellowtail is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cod liver oil is 3330% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, 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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 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 +96053.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 +1388.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail 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 Yellowtail Cod liver oil Opinion
Calories 187kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 29.67g 0g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 100g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 570mg Yellowtail
Vitamin D 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 38mg 0mg Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 0mg Yellowtail
Potassium 538mg 0mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 0mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 104IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 31µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin D 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0.019mg 0mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 0µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0µg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 0µg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 22.608g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 22.541g Cod liver oil
Tryptophan 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.935g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
37%
Yellowtail
1038%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.