Cod vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cod and chocolate?
- Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3054% more.
- Cod has 11 times more selenium than chocolate. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, chocolate has only 3µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cod is lower.
- The glycemic index of cod is lower.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1003.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +356.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2010.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3571.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +346.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9360% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51415.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +295.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8273.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4568.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +466.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10048.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.297mg | 3054% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 1.028mg | 111% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 8.02mg | 96% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 3µg | 55% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.23µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 146mg | 27% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 4.88g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 546kcal | 23% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.042mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 2.01mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.725mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 1.092g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Potassium | 413mg | 559mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 206mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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 | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals