Cod vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cod and liver?
- Cod is richer in vitamin B5, yet liver is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 2965% higher.
- Cod contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4615.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2164.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1393.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3278.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1951.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +556.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +570.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +354.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 4.774mg | 2965% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 18.67µg | 740% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 5405µg | 599% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 17.92mg | 219% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 2.196mg | 164% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 355mg | 104% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.634mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 67.5µg | 63% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 6.72mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 8.435mg | 40% |
| Folate | 7µg | 163µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.57mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 23.6mg | 25% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 26.02g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.258mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 413mg | 150mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 4.4g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 1.41g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 1.05g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 165kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 54mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.