Cod vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cod and shortbread?
- Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3054% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in cod is lower.
- The glycemic index of cod is lower.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +369.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +684.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2520% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +364.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.1% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2156.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3813.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.3% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7036.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3504.3% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 0.321mg | 3054% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 8.326g | 54% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 6.2µg | 49% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 26.22g | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.98mg | 33% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 5.37g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.353mg | 23% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 514kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 63.78g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Folate | 7µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.314mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.393mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.071mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 353mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 0.9mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 3.275mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 0IU | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.