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Cod vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cod and Falafel

  • Cod has more Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Cod covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3054% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
3
:
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Selenium +3210%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +821.4%
Contains more Manganese +4506.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Selenium +3210%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +821.4%
Contains more Manganese +4506.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
2
:
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Water +134.6%
Contains more Fats +2556.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +710%
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Water +134.6%
Contains more Fats +2556.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +710%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10720.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700.9%
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10720.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 17.81g 13.31g Cod
Fats 0.67g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 82kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 16mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.38mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 32mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 203mg 192mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 54mg 294mg Cod
Zinc 0.45mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.028mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 33.1µg 1µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 13IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.044mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.292mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.125mg Cod
Folate 7µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.134mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg 0.492mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.567mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg 0.944mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg 0.856mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg 0.187mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.917mg 0.562mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg 0.364mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.131g 2.383g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
790%
Cod
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.