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Cod vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cod and bratwurst?

  • Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus, yet bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3046% more.
  • Cod has 2 times more selenium than bratwurst. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, bratwurst has only 14.1µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types 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
6
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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.8%
Contains more IronIron +163.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +448.9%
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
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.4%

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3831.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +836.7%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8410.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +584%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.69mg 3046%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 2.67µg 73%
Fats 0.67g 26.34g 39%
Selenium 33.1µg 14.1µg 35%
Sodium 54mg 848mg 35%
Saturated fat 0.131g 6.08g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.38mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 8g 20%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.47mg 18%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Cholesterol 43mg 78mg 12%
Calories 82kcal 297kcal 11%
Protein 17.81g 12.2g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.213mg 11%
Phosphorus 203mg 130mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.58g 9%
Iron 0.38mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 3.11mg 7%
Copper 0.028mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Potassium 413mg 283mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.2mg 3%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.395mg 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 Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.