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Biscuit vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between biscuits and cod

  • Biscuits have more iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2, while cod has more vitamin B5, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3054% higher.
  • Cod contains 33 times less saturated fat than biscuits. Biscuits contain 4.324g of saturated fat, while cod contains 0.131g.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Cod
Cod
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1368.8%
Contains more IronIron +663.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2420%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.7%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Cod
Cod
9
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1037.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +2332.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +966.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.4%
Contains more WaterWater +181%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7272.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1702.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 153mg 3054%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.91µg 35%
Iron 2.9mg 0.38mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.231g 26%
Selenium 19.5µg 33.1µg 25%
Fats 16.3g 0.67g 24%
Sodium 580mg 54mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.076mg 23%
Protein 7g 17.81g 22%
Calcium 235mg 16mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.131g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.065mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.094g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.245mg 16%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.015mg 16%
Carbs 44.6g 0g 15%
Folate 61µg 7µg 14%
Calories 353kcal 82kcal 14%
Cholesterol 3mg 43mg 13%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Potassium 121mg 413mg 9%
Phosphorus 164mg 203mg 6%
Copper 0.082mg 0.028mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.063mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.45mg 1%
Net carbs 43.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Biscuit
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.