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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.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of quince is 35.

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
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%
Quince
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1094.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5416.7%
Contains more IronIron +84.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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
12
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%
Quince
1
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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +931.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%

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
Quince
3
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4352.5%
Contains more FatsFats +570%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
~equal in Water ~83.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Quince
1
10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.081mg 3058%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.6µg 59%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Protein 17.81g 0.4g 35%
Phosphorus 203mg 17mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.04mg 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 15mg 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.2mg 12%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Copper 0.028mg 0.13mg 11%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Potassium 413mg 197mg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Carbs 0g 15.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.02mg 5%
Iron 0.38mg 0.7mg 4%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.03mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.01g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.05g 1%
Calories 82kcal 57kcal 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 11mg 1%
Fats 0.67g 0.1g 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.4g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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 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.