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Cod vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cod and Muffin different?

  • Cod is higher in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Cod is 3051% higher.
  • Cod contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Muffin. While Cod contains 0.245mg of Vitamin B6, Muffin contains only 0.04mg.
  • Cod has less Sodium.

Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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
6
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +241.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +303.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +242.1%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +2893.3%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +241.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +303.7%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +242.1%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +2893.3%

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
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +39100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +296.7%
Contains more Water +225.4%
Contains more Fats +2298.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +393.3%
Cod
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +296.7%
Contains more Water +225.4%
Contains more Fats +2298.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +393.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5029.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3407.8%
Cod
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5029.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3407.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Muffin
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 17.81g 4.49g Cod
Fats 0.67g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 0g 53g Muffin
Calories 82kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Cod
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 16mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.38mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Cod
Phosphorus 203mg 146mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 121mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 336mg Cod
Zinc 0.45mg 0.37mg Cod
Copper 0.028mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.015mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 33.1µg 8.2µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.64mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 36IU 4IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0.9mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.418mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.47mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.04mg Cod
Folate 7µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.16µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.066mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg 0.181mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.224mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg 0.421mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg 0.199mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg 0.115mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.277mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg 0.257mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg 0.128mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.131g 2.844g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.008g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.001g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
790%
Cod
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.