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Cod vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cod and American cheese different?

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium, while American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3052% more than American cheese.
  • Cod contains 2 times more selenium than American cheese. Cod contains 33.1µg of selenium, while American cheese contains 20.2µg.
  • Cod is lower in cholesterol.
  • American cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than cod (0).

Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.

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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.
Cod
Cod
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6431.3%
Contains more IronIron +65.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.3%

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
Cod
7
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%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2614.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37865.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
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18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +105%
Contains more FatsFats +4644.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2156.7%
~equal in Protein ~18.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8661.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +456.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod American cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.403mg 3052%
Calcium 16mg 1045mg 103%
Saturated fat 0.131g 18.057g 81%
Sodium 54mg 1671mg 70%
Phosphorus 203mg 641mg 63%
Fats 0.67g 31.79g 48%
Vitamin A 12µg 250µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.5µg 25%
Selenium 33.1µg 20.2µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 8.236g 20%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.49mg 19%
Cholesterol 43mg 100mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.054mg 15%
Calories 82kcal 371kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.234mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.076mg 12%
Potassium 413mg 132mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.286g 7%
Choline 65.2mg 36.2mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.015mg 5%
Iron 0.38mg 0.63mg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 23IU 2%
Carbs 0g 3.7g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Protein 17.81g 18.13g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.26g N/A
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod American cheese
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
731%
Cod
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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/171955/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.