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Cod vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and arugula

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet arugula is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3051% higher.
  • Arugula contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than arugula.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Arugula, 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.
Cod
Cod
3
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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10933.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +284.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2040%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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
8
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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +576.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34911.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108500%
Contains more FolateFolate +1285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +590.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.437mg 3051%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 108.6µg 90%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.3µg 60%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 2.58g 30%
Folate 7µg 97µg 23%
Phosphorus 203mg 52mg 22%
Vitamin C 1mg 15mg 16%
Iron 0.38mg 1.46mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 16mg 160mg 14%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.321mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.073mg 13%
Vitamin A 12µg 119µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.305mg 11%
Choline 65.2mg 15.3mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Copper 0.028mg 0.076mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 47mg 4%
Calories 82kcal 25kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.044mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.43mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 27mg 1%
Potassium 413mg 369mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.65g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.319g 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.66g 0%
Net carbs 0g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.05g N/A
Zinc 0.45mg 0.47mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.086g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.049g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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.
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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.