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Cod vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cod and chicken soup?

  • Cod is richer than chicken soup in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, choline, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin D.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chicken soup is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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
9
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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.3%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +651.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1404.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.9%

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
11
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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +606.7%
Contains more FatsFats +79.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +519.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.213g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Chicken soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 3060%
Selenium 33.1µg 2.2µg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 2.52g 31%
Phosphorus 203mg 27mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.061mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 3mg 13%
Choline 65.2mg 9.2mg 10%
Potassium 413mg 105mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 4mg 7%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.03mg 4%
Sodium 54mg 143mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.584mg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.14mg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.035mg 3%
Calories 82kcal 36kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.085mg 2%
Iron 0.38mg 0.21mg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 3mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.53g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Fats 0.67g 1.2g 1%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.321g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.582g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.53g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.58g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.213g 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 Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.