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Cod vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cod and horse meat?

  • Cod is richer in selenium, yet horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 94% higher.
  • Cod has 2 times more selenium than horse meat. Cod has 33.1µg of selenium, while horse meat has 13.5µg.
  • Cod contains less cholesterol.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.2%
Contains more IronIron +1223.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +510.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +748.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
~equal in Potassium ~379mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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
7
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%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +247.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more FatsFats +803%
Contains more OtherOther +510%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2155.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Horse meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 3060%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 3.16µg 94%
Iron 0.38mg 5.03mg 58%
Selenium 33.1µg 13.5µg 36%
Zinc 0.45mg 3.82mg 31%
Protein 17.81g 28.14g 21%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.84mg 17%
Copper 0.028mg 0.171mg 16%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Fats 0.67g 6.05g 8%
Cholesterol 43mg 68mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.33mg 7%
Phosphorus 203mg 247mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 2.12g 5%
Calories 82kcal 175kcal 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.12mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.85g 4%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.1mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 2mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
Potassium 413mg 379mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 54mg 55mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.157mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 1.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Horse meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.