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Cod vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and crackers

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3052% higher.
  • Cod contains less sodium.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +960.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3173.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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
7
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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +601.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1214.3%

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2486.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3844.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +730%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6871.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5587%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.417mg 3052%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 13.137g 86%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 69.3µg 58%
Selenium 33.1µg 6.7µg 48%
Iron 0.38mg 4.03mg 46%
Fats 0.67g 26.43g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.456mg 30%
Sodium 54mg 726mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.416mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.131g 5.562g 25%
Protein 17.81g 6.64g 22%
Folate 7µg 92µg 21%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.491mg 21%
Calories 82kcal 510kcal 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 0g 61.3g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 6.553g 16%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 3.03mg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.063mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.352mg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 9.6mg 10%
Calcium 16mg 120mg 10%
Potassium 413mg 118mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Copper 0.028mg 0.104mg 8%
Phosphorus 203mg 248mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Zinc 0.45mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.