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Cod vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cod and danish pastry

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, danish pastry is richer in iron, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3054% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 6 times less vitamin B6 than cod. Cod has 0.245mg of vitamin B6, while danish pastry has 0.04mg.
  • Cod contains less sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of cod is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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
5
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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +373.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2240%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +355%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.6%
Contains more WaterWater +158.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3168.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11935.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1014.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.304mg 3054%
Fats 0.67g 21.9g 33%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.2µg 30%
Saturated fat 0.131g 6.794g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 11.313g 28%
Selenium 33.1µg 18.9µg 26%
Protein 17.81g 8g 20%
Iron 0.38mg 1.8mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 2.575g 16%
Sodium 54mg 417mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.04mg 16%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.351mg 15%
Calories 82kcal 374kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.26mg 15%
Phosphorus 203mg 108mg 14%
Folate 7µg 60µg 13%
Carbs 0g 37.2g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.19mg 10%
Potassium 413mg 98mg 9%
Choline 65.2mg 20.1mg 8%
Cholesterol 43mg 23mg 7%
Copper 0.028mg 0.089mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 15mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin D 36IU 2IU 4%
Vitamin A 12µg 35µg 3%
Calcium 16mg 35mg 2%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.001g 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 Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.