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Cod vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and pizza

  • Cod is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, yet pizza is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, calcium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for pizza is 26% higher.
  • Cod contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than pizza. Cod contains 0.245mg of vitamin B6, while pizza contains 0.08mg.
  • Cod contains less sodium.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than pizza.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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
4
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%
Pizza
Pizza
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more IronIron +552.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
~equal in Phosphorus ~216mg

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
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Pizza
Pizza
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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +475%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%

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
Pizza
Pizza
3
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more WaterWater +88.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1346.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +706.7%

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
Pizza
Pizza
2
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2674.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Pizza
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 Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 3060%
Iron 0.38mg 2.48mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.39mg 26%
Selenium 33.1µg 19.9µg 24%
Sodium 54mg 598mg 24%
Folate 7µg 93µg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.42µg 20%
Saturated fat 0.131g 4.465g 20%
Calcium 16mg 188mg 17%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.36mg 15%
Fats 0.67g 9.69g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.08mg 13%
Protein 17.81g 11.39g 13%
Carbs 0g 33.33g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 3.825mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.195mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.681g 10%
Choline 65.2mg 16.4mg 9%
Calories 82kcal 266kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Copper 0.028mg 0.105mg 9%
Cholesterol 43mg 17mg 9%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.34mg 8%
Potassium 413mg 172mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 69µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 2.608g 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Magnesium 32mg 24mg 2%
Phosphorus 203mg 216mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.83mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Pizza
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%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.