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Cod vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cod and safflower?

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5, yet safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and folate.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 2979% higher.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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.
Cod
Cod
1
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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1003.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more IronIron +1189.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +6139.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1022.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13326.7%

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
8
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2185.7%

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +1345.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5638.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1720%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5057.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12117.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 4.03mg 2979%
Copper 0.028mg 1.747mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 28.223g 187%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 1.163mg 91%
Manganese 0.015mg 2.014mg 87%
Magnesium 32mg 353mg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 1.17mg 71%
Phosphorus 203mg 644mg 63%
Selenium 33.1µg 60%
Fats 0.67g 38.45g 58%
Iron 0.38mg 4.9mg 57%
Zinc 0.45mg 5.05mg 42%
Folate 7µg 160µg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.415mg 27%
Calories 82kcal 517kcal 22%
Saturated fat 0.131g 3.682g 16%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 4.848g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.29g 11%
Potassium 413mg 687mg 8%
Calcium 16mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Protein 17.81g 16.18g 3%
Sodium 54mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.284mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.452mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.551g)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.