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Cod vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cod and milkshake?

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline, yet milkshake is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3053% higher.
  • Cod has 14 times more selenium than milkshake. Cod has 33.1µg of selenium, while milkshake has 2.3µg.
  • Milkshake contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than milkshake.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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
7
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% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1339.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +812.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg

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
8
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 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1313%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41476.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Folate ~7µg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +361.4%
Contains more FatsFats +352.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +203.3%
~equal in Water ~74.45g

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +830.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Milkshake DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.368mg 3053%
Selenium 33.1µg 2.3µg 56%
Protein 17.81g 3.86g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.52µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.042mg 16%
Phosphorus 203mg 115mg 13%
Calcium 16mg 146mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.146mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.195mg 10%
Cholesterol 43mg 12mg 10%
Choline 65.2mg 14.3mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1.886g 8%
Potassium 413mg 183mg 7%
Carbs 0g 17.75g 6%
Magnesium 32mg 12mg 5%
Iron 0.38mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.05mg 4%
Fats 0.67g 3.03g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.03mg 4%
Copper 0.028mg 0.051mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.875g 2%
Calories 82kcal 112kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.2µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 48IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 25µg 1%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.113g 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.75g N/A
Manganese 0.015mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.105mg 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 Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.