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Cod vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and lime

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline, yet lime is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3056% higher.
  • Lime contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than lime.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Limes, 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
6
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%
Lime
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +304.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1027.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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%
Lime
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 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +469.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1178.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2810%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

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
Lime
2
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2444.3%
Contains more FatsFats +235%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~88.26g
~equal in Other ~0.3g

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
Lime
1
23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +394.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Lime DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.217mg 3056%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.4µg 59%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 0.7g 34%
Vitamin C 1mg 29.1mg 31%
Phosphorus 203mg 18mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.043mg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.2mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Choline 65.2mg 5.1mg 11%
Potassium 413mg 102mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.028mg 0.065mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.54g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.02mg 3%
Calories 82kcal 30kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.22mg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.11mg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.6mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 33mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.055g 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.69g N/A
Manganese 0.015mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.6µg 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.022g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.019g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.002mg 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 Lime
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
12%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.