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Cod vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cod and peppermint different?

  • Cod is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B12; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, folate, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3053% higher.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index (0) than peppermint (70).

Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Peppermint, fresh 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
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1418.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +1236.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1075%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7740%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3080%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1528.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg

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% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +374.9%
Contains more FatsFats +40.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +490%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +184.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.338mg 3053%
Selenium 33.1µg 60%
Iron 0.38mg 5.08mg 59%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.176mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin C 1mg 31.8mg 34%
Copper 0.028mg 0.329mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Protein 17.81g 3.75g 28%
Folate 7µg 114µg 27%
Calcium 16mg 243mg 23%
Vitamin A 12µg 212µg 22%
Phosphorus 203mg 73mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.266mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Magnesium 32mg 80mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.129mg 9%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.11mg 6%
Potassium 413mg 569mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.706mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.508g 2%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.246g 1%
Calories 82kcal 70kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.082mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 31mg 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.94g 0%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.