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Cod vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and cheeseburgers

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium, yet cheeseburgers are richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3049% higher.
  • Cod contains 2 times more selenium than cheeseburgers. Cod contains 33.1µg of selenium, while cheeseburgers contain 19.6µg.
  • Cod contains less sodium.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more IronIron +613.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2006.7%

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
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27973.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.228mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +110.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2097%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +603.3%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5658.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +617.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.545mg 3049%
Saturated fat 0.131g 6.473g 29%
Iron 0.38mg 2.71mg 29%
Selenium 33.1µg 19.6µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.363mg 23%
Fats 0.67g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 54mg 515mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 5.217mg 20%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.49mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.293mg 18%
Folate 7µg 70µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 5.413g 13%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.316mg 13%
Calories 82kcal 308kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.658g 10%
Calcium 16mg 119mg 10%
Copper 0.028mg 0.111mg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.03g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Choline 65.2mg 28.9mg 7%
Phosphorus 203mg 161mg 6%
Potassium 413mg 196mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.76µg 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 50µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin D 36IU 2IU 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Protein 17.81g 16.51g 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.228mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.52mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.03g N/A
Cholesterol 43mg 43mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (43 mg)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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