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Cod vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and feta

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium, yet feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3041% higher.
  • Cod contains 2 times more selenium than feta. Cod contains 33.1µg of selenium, while feta contains 15µg.
  • Cod contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than feta.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +566.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2981.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +540%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.7%

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
6
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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15722.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%

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
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3076.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1633.3%

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
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4818.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Feta
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 Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.967mg 3041%
Saturated fat 0.131g 14.946g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.844mg 60%
Calcium 16mg 493mg 48%
Sodium 54mg 917mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.69µg 33%
Selenium 33.1µg 15µg 33%
Fats 0.67g 21.28g 32%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.88mg 22%
Phosphorus 203mg 337mg 19%
Cholesterol 43mg 89mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.424mg 14%
Vitamin A 12µg 125µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 4.623g 11%
Potassium 413mg 62mg 10%
Choline 65.2mg 15.4mg 9%
Calories 82kcal 264kcal 9%
Protein 17.81g 14.21g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.154mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.991mg 7%
Folate 7µg 32µg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.4µg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.65mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin D 36IU 16IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.18mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.591g 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.09g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Copper 0.028mg 0.032mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.397mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.