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Cod vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cod and fudge

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, fudge is higher in copper, manganese, and iron.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3057% more than fudge.
  • Fudge contains 20 times less vitamin B6 than cod. Cod contains 0.245mg of vitamin B6, while fudge contains 0.012mg.
  • Cod has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fudge is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
3
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%
Fudge
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.3%
Contains more IronIron +365.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1075%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2713.3%

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
10
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%
Fudge
3
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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +911.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +552%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%

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
Fudge
3
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.2%
Contains more WaterWater +727.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1453.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%

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
Fudge
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3030.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.14mg 3057%
Selenium 33.1µg 2.5µg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.09µg 34%
Copper 0.028mg 0.329mg 33%
Protein 17.81g 2.39g 31%
Saturated fat 0.131g 6.448g 29%
Carbs 0g 76.44g 25%
Phosphorus 203mg 71mg 19%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.422mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.012mg 18%
Iron 0.38mg 1.77mg 17%
Calories 82kcal 411kcal 16%
Fats 0.67g 10.41g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.176mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 10mg 10%
Cholesterol 43mg 14mg 10%
Potassium 413mg 134mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 2.943g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.11mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 12µg 44µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.026mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.18mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 36mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.373g 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 73.12g N/A
Sodium 54mg 45mg 0%
Trans fat 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 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 Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.