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Cod vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cod and broth

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, broth is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and choline.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3048% more than broth.
  • Broth contains 3 times less cholesterol than cod. Cod contains 43mg of cholesterol, while broth contains 13mg.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%

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%
Broth
5
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg

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
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3478%
Contains more FatsFats +1971.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +16293.3%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5602.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1839.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Broth DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.6mg 3048%
Sodium 54mg 23875mg 1036%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.43mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 4.48g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.3µg 25%
Fats 0.67g 13.88g 20%
Calcium 16mg 187mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.131g 3.43g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.1mg 11%
Cholesterol 43mg 13mg 10%
Choline 65.2mg 114.6mg 9%
Selenium 33.1µg 28µg 9%
Calories 82kcal 267kcal 9%
Iron 0.38mg 1.03mg 8%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Folate 7µg 32µg 6%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.15mg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 56mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Phosphorus 203mg 166mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 413mg 309mg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.09mg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.46mg 2%
Protein 17.81g 16.66g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 23821mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.