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Cod vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cod and nachos

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3052% more than nachos.
  • Cod has 14 times more cholesterol than nachos. While cod has 43mg of cholesterol, nachos have only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of nachos is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +293.8%
Contains more IronIron +97.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1146.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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
7
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%
Nachos
5
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +147%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19200%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.1mg

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
Nachos
3
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.3%
Contains more WaterWater +117.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3109%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +523.3%

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
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14814.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2081.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.38mg 3052%
Selenium 33.1µg 8.6µg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 14.02g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.07µg 35%
Fats 0.67g 21.5g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 5.04g 32%
Protein 17.81g 4.32g 27%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4.08mg 23%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.3µg 16%
Calories 82kcal 343kcal 13%
Cholesterol 43mg 3mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.91g 12%
Sodium 54mg 313mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.131g 2.173g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.63mg 9%
Choline 65.2mg 26.4mg 7%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.187mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 63mg 5%
Iron 0.38mg 0.75mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.133mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.123mg 4%
Copper 0.028mg 0.064mg 4%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.86mg 4%
Potassium 413mg 362mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.215mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 42mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 5µg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Phosphorus 203mg 198mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.