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Cod vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cod and liverwurst?

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, yet liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and copper.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3001% higher.
  • Cod contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than liverwurst.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Liverwurst spread 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +2228.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.2%

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
6
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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5086.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1379.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3698.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +816.7%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12970.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 2.95mg 3001%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 13.46µg 523%
Vitamin A 12µg 4091µg 453%
Iron 0.38mg 8.85mg 106%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 1.03mg 74%
Selenium 33.1µg 58µg 45%
Saturated fat 0.131g 9.925g 45%
Fats 0.67g 25.45g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 12.286g 30%
Sodium 54mg 700mg 28%
Cholesterol 43mg 118mg 25%
Copper 0.028mg 0.24mg 24%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.3mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.272mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 2.427g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.3mg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Protein 17.81g 12.38g 11%
Calories 82kcal 305kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Potassium 413mg 170mg 7%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.155mg 6%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Phosphorus 203mg 230mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 3.5mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Calcium 16mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.448mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.