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Cod vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cod and parsley

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3052% more.
  • Parsley is lower in cholesterol.
  • Parsley has a higher glycemic index than cod.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Parsley, fresh.

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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
2
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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +1531.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +966.7%
~equal in Sodium ~56mg

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3408.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1639900%
Contains more FolateFolate +2071.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +499.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +633.3%
~equal in Water ~87.71g

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% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.132g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Parsley
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 Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.4mg 3052%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1640µg 1367%
Vitamin C 1mg 133mg 147%
Iron 0.38mg 6.2mg 73%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.1µg 60%
Vitamin A 12µg 421µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Folate 7µg 152µg 36%
Protein 17.81g 2.97g 30%
Phosphorus 203mg 58mg 21%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Copper 0.028mg 0.149mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.09mg 12%
Calcium 16mg 138mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 12.8mg 10%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.07mg 6%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.313mg 5%
Potassium 413mg 554mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 50mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.098mg 3%
Carbs 0g 6.33g 2%
Calories 82kcal 36kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.295g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.124g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.086mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.75mg 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.79g 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Sodium 54mg 56mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.132g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.061mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.