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Cod vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cod and potato pancake?

  • Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12, yet potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3045% more.
  • Cod has 4 times more selenium than potato pancake. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, potato pancake has only 8.9µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Potato pancakes types 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
3
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more IronIron +339.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +542.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1633.3%

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%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2660%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
Contains more FolateFolate +485.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.8%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70%
Contains more FatsFats +2103%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1093.3%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3868.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3153.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.757mg 3045%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 7.516g 49%
Selenium 33.1µg 8.9µg 44%
Sodium 54mg 764mg 31%
Vitamin C 1mg 27.6mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.29µg 26%
Protein 17.81g 6.08g 23%
Fats 0.67g 14.76g 22%
Cholesterol 43mg 95mg 17%
Copper 0.028mg 0.18mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.448mg 16%
Iron 0.38mg 1.67mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.26mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.131g 2.496g 11%
Phosphorus 203mg 128mg 11%
Folate 7µg 41µg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 3.73g 9%
Carbs 0g 27.81g 9%
Calories 82kcal 268kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.173mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.158mg 7%
Potassium 413mg 622mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 36IU 11IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 32µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.672mg 2%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg 2%
Calcium 16mg 32mg 2%
Choline 65.2mg 74.2mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.008g 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.365g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.