Cod vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cod and foie gras?
- Cod is higher in vitamin B5, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3036% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +199.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1347.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1328.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +933% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +757.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6443.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +916.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27144.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 1.2mg | 3036% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 9.4µg | 354% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1001µg | 110% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 43.84g | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 14.45g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 25.61g | 64% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 5.5mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.4mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 150mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 697mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 44µg | 20% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 462kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.299mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Folate | 7µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 11.4g | 13% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 413mg | 138mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.84g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.92mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 2.51mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 200mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.303mg | 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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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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.319g)
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.