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Cod vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cod and chocolate brownie different?

  • Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate brownie is richer in copper, manganese, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3053% higher.
  • Cod contains 6 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie. While cod contains 0.91µg of vitamin B12, chocolate brownie contains only 0.16µg.
  • Cod has less sodium.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate brownie (42).

Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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
4
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.3%
Contains more IronIron +384.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1285.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3813.3%

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46546.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.3%
Contains more WaterWater +544.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4243.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +533.3%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11430.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3974.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.328mg 3053%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 9.412g 61%
Fats 0.67g 29.1g 44%
Copper 0.028mg 0.388mg 40%
Selenium 33.1µg 11.5µg 39%
Saturated fat 0.131g 7.319g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.16µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 10.839g 27%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.587mg 25%
Protein 17.81g 6.2g 23%
Calories 82kcal 466kcal 19%
Iron 0.38mg 1.84mg 18%
Vitamin A 12µg 176µg 18%
Carbs 0g 50.2g 17%
Sodium 54mg 343mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.094mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.19mg 10%
Cholesterol 43mg 73mg 10%
Phosphorus 203mg 132mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.982mg 7%
Potassium 413mg 176mg 7%
Folate 7µg 29µg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.141mg 5%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.97mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 53mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.006g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.