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Cod vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cod and Quince

  • Cod has more Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Quince has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3058% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Quince is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Quinces, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Quince
Quince
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1094.1%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains more Zinc +1025%
Contains more Selenium +5416.7%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +364.3%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1094.1%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains more Zinc +1025%
Contains more Selenium +5416.7%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +364.3%

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
10
:
1
Quince
Quince
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 40
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Quince
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 40

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
:
3
Quince
Quince
Contains more Protein +4352.5%
Contains more Fats +570%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 83.8
Cod
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +4352.5%
Contains more Fats +570%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 83.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
:
1
Quince
Quince
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Cod
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Quince Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.4g Quince
Protein 17.81g 0.4g Cod
Fats 0.67g 0.1g Cod
Carbs 0g 15.3g Quince
Calories 82kcal 57kcal Cod
Fiber 0g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 16mg 11mg Cod
Iron 0.38mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Cod
Phosphorus 203mg 17mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 197mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 0.45mg 0.04mg Cod
Copper 0.028mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.015mg Cod
Selenium 33.1µg 0.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 40IU
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 2µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 15mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.02mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.03mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.2mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.081mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.04mg Cod
Folate 7µg 3µg Cod
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.131g 0.01g Quince
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 0.036g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.05g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Quince
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
790%
Cod
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.