Cod liver oil vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cod liver oil and steelhead trout
- Cod liver oil has more vitamin A, vitamin D* and fats; however, steelhead trout is richer in vitamin B12, protein, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Cod liver oil covers your daily vitamin A needs 3331% more than steelhead trout.
- Steelhead trout has 17 times less vitamin D* than cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has 10000 IU of vitamin D*, while steelhead trout has 604 IU.
- Steelhead trout contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, cod liver and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1555.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +149900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 20µg | 3331% |
| Vitamin D* | 10000 IU | 604 IU | 1175% |
| Vitamin D | 250µg | 15.1µg | 1175% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.79µg | 241% |
| Cholesterol | 570mg | 59mg | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.541g | 1.225g | 142% |
| Fats | 100g | 8.26g | 141% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.711g | 2.223g | 111% |
| Saturated fat | 22.608g | 1.53g | 96% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 26µg | 47% |
| Protein | 0g | 21.11g | 42% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 159kcal | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 249mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 365mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.64mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.57mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.051g | 3% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0g | 13g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 75kcal | N/A | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 11g | 63g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.1 | 2.3 | N/A |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 6.898g | 0.376g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 10.968g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.935g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1110.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.225 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2001.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1740.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |






