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Cod vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cod and scallion?

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3059% higher.
  • Scallion contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than scallion.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 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
5
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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +448.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5416.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +966.7%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1043.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1780%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206900%
Contains more FolateFolate +814.3%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.075mg 3059%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 207µg 172%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.6µg 59%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 1.83g 32%
Phosphorus 203mg 37mg 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 18.8mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.061mg 14%
Iron 0.38mg 1.48mg 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Folate 7µg 64µg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 5.7mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.525mg 10%
Calcium 16mg 72mg 6%
Copper 0.028mg 0.083mg 6%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 413mg 276mg 4%
Vitamin A 12µg 50µg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 20mg 3%
Calories 82kcal 32kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.055mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 16mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.34g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.55mg 1%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.39mg 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.19g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.074g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.33g N/A
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.027g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.032mg 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

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +873.2%
Contains more FatsFats +252.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
Contains more OtherOther +170%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.