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Cod vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cod and beef broiled

  • Cod has more vitamin B5 and selenium; however, beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3047% more than beef broiled.
  • Cod has 2 times more selenium than beef broiled. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, beef broiled has only 21.5µg.
  • Cod has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +584.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1302.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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
6
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2200%
Contains more OtherOther +126.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6993.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.5%

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 broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.658mg 3047%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.64µg 72%
Zinc 0.45mg 6.31mg 53%
Iron 0.38mg 2.6mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.131g 5.895g 26%
Fats 0.67g 15.41g 23%
Selenium 33.1µg 21.5µg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 5.378mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 6.668g 16%
Protein 17.81g 25.93g 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 88mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.382mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.176mg 9%
Calories 82kcal 250kcal 8%
Copper 0.028mg 0.085mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 2IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.046mg 3%
Potassium 413mg 318mg 3%
Choline 65.2mg 82.4mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.484g 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.2µg 1%
Phosphorus 203mg 198mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 72mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.