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Cod vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cod and cheesecake

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, cheesecake has more vitamin A and vitamin B2.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3049% more.
  • Cod has 11 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Cod has 2.063mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • Cod is lower in sodium.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index than cod.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +536.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more IronIron +65.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +833.3%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +957.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +435.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4300%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.8%
Contains more WaterWater +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3258.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9085.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.571mg 3049%
Selenium 33.1µg 5.2µg 51%
Saturated fat 0.131g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.67g 22.5g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.17µg 31%
Protein 17.81g 5.5g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 54mg 438mg 17%
Vitamin A 12µg 159µg 16%
Phosphorus 203mg 93mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.052mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.195mg 12%
Calories 82kcal 321kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.193mg 10%
Potassium 413mg 90mg 10%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.602g 9%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.14mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.4µg 4%
Choline 65.2mg 45.9mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.028mg 4%
Cholesterol 43mg 55mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 51mg 4%
Folate 7µg 18µg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.5µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.56mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg 1%
Copper 0.028mg 0.02mg 1%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.51mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.005g 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 Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.