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Cod vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod and Gefilte fish?

  • Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium, yet Gefilte fish is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Selenium is 49% higher.
  • Cod has 5 times more Magnesium than Gefilte fish. Cod has 42mg of Magnesium, while Gefilte fish has 9mg.
  • Gefilte fish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +168.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +258.1%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Iron +406.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +168.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +258.1%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Iron +406.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +265%

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.
Cod
10
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Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Equal in Water - 80.35
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Equal in Water - 80.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +564.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.285
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +564.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.285

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Gefilte fish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 22.83g 9.07g Cod
Fats 0.86g 1.73g Gefilte fish
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 105kcal 84kcal Cod
Calcium 14mg 23mg Gefilte fish
Iron 0.49mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 42mg 9mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 73mg Cod
Potassium 244mg 91mg Cod
Sodium 78mg 524mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 0.82mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.036mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.02mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 37.6µg 10.5µg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 89IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 27µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0.8mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.065mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.059mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.2mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.08mg Cod
Folate 8µg 3µg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.84µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.086mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.488mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.486mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 0.81mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 0.842mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.255mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.493mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 0.548mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.261mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.412g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.045g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.075g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.285g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Gefilte fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
30%
Cod
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/nutrients
  2. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.