Cod vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cod and pound cake
- Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, iron, and folate.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3050% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than cod. Cod contains 0.245mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
- Cod has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +562% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +633.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31446.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +580.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
0.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +256.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +214% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1983.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +410% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.231 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3112.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1380.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.485mg | 3050% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 5µg | 51% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 5g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.36µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 3.419g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 13.96g | 20% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.036mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.249mg | 14% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 353kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 140mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 66mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 149mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 1.615mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 34IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 65.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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