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Cod vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cod and jerky?

  • Cod is higher in vitamin B5 and selenium, yet jerky is higher in zinc, iron, folate, phosphorus, copper, and choline.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3057% more.
  • Cod has 3 times more selenium than jerky. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, jerky has only 10.7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Cod
Cod
2
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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more IronIron +1326.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +710.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1702.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640%

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
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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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Jerky
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93765%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1814.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.99µg

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
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +247.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3720.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2180%

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
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11926.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.163mg 3057%
Sodium 54mg 2081mg 88%
Zinc 0.45mg 8.11mg 70%
Iron 0.38mg 5.42mg 63%
Saturated fat 0.131g 10.85g 49%
Selenium 33.1µg 10.7µg 41%
Fats 0.67g 25.6g 38%
Folate 7µg 134µg 32%
Protein 17.81g 33.2g 31%
Phosphorus 203mg 407mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.028mg 0.227mg 22%
Calories 82kcal 410kcal 16%
Choline 65.2mg 109.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.154mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.142mg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 51mg 5%
Potassium 413mg 597mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.011g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.179mg 5%
Carbs 0g 11g 4%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 36IU 11IU 3%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.99µg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.732mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 43mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 16mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9g 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 Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 2027mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.