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Cod vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cod and ginger

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline, while ginger has more copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3056% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ginger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
Ginger
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +497.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4628.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1426.7%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~415mg

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%
Ginger
2
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
Ginger
3
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +878.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +156.7%
~equal in Water ~78.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Ginger
1
40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Ginger DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.203mg 3056%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.7µg 59%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 1.82g 32%
Phosphorus 203mg 34mg 24%
Copper 0.028mg 0.226mg 22%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.229mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.75mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.16mg 7%
Choline 65.2mg 28.8mg 7%
Carbs 0g 17.77g 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.025mg 4%
Iron 0.38mg 0.6mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.26mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.034mg 2%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.154g 1%
Calories 82kcal 80kcal 0%
Fats 0.67g 0.75g 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.77g N/A
Calcium 16mg 16mg 0%
Potassium 413mg 415mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.203g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.