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Cod vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cod and beef Liver raw

  • Cod has more vitamin B5; however, beef Liver raw is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 2917% more than beef Liver raw.
  • Cod contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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
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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 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more IronIron +1189.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +34739.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +788.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1966.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.9%

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
2
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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2033%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +342%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6416.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +4042.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +411.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +441.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +336.7%

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +409.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Beef Liver raw
Lower in Cholesterol 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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 7.173mg 2917%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 59.3µg 2433%
Copper 0.028mg 9.755mg 1081%
Vitamin A 12µg 4968µg 551%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 2.755mg 207%
Cholesterol 43mg 275mg 77%
Folate 7µg 290µg 71%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 13.175mg 69%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 1.083mg 64%
Iron 0.38mg 4.9mg 57%
Choline 65.2mg 333.3mg 49%
Zinc 0.45mg 4mg 32%
Phosphorus 203mg 387mg 26%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.31mg 13%
Selenium 33.1µg 39.7µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.189mg 9%
Protein 17.81g 20.36g 5%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1.233g 5%
Fats 0.67g 3.63g 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.1µg 3%
Calories 82kcal 135kcal 3%
Potassium 413mg 313mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 49IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.465g 2%
Sodium 54mg 69mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.89g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.479g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.084mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod Beef Liver raw
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
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 232mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.