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Cod vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cod and cereal

  • Cod has more vitamin B5 and selenium; however, cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3055% more than cereal.
  • Cod has 5 times more selenium than cereal. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, cereal has only 6.3µg.
  • The glycemic index of cereal is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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%
Cereal
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425.4%
Contains more IronIron +8863.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +389.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1588.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5166.7%

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%
Cereal
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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67599.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2343.3%

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
Cereal
3
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2048.7%
Contains more FatsFats +61.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +643.3%

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
Cereal
2
32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Cereal
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 Cereal DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.226mg 3055%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 6.288mg 518%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 5.986mg 442%
Iron 0.38mg 34.06mg 421%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 3.87mg 293%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 29.62mg 172%
Vitamin A 12µg 814µg 89%
Zinc 0.45mg 7.6mg 65%
Selenium 33.1µg 6.3µg 49%
Vitamin C 1mg 38.5mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 38%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.79mg 34%
Sodium 54mg 795mg 32%
Carbs 0g 86.85g 29%
Protein 17.81g 6.06g 24%
Phosphorus 203mg 77mg 18%
Calories 82kcal 378kcal 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Copper 0.028mg 0.137mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Potassium 413mg 105mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.08mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.354g 1%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.26g 1%
Fats 0.67g 1.08g 1%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 85.45g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.35g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.204g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.241mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.26mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.767mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.113mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.365mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.344mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.162mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Cereal
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
371%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal 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

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.