Cod vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cod and sockeye salmon
- Cod has more vitamin B5, while sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin B1.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3035% higher.
- Sockeye salmon contains 120 times less Vitamin B5 than cod. Cod contains 153mg of Vitamin B5, while sockeye salmon contains 1.274mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +11909.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +382.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1755.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +278.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +237.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +391.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.7% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +731.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.7% |
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Carbs
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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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1883% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +474.5% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 82kcal | 156kcal |
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| Protein | 17.81g | 26.48g |
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| Fats | 0.67g | 5.57g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU | 670IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 413mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 305mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 92mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 193IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 16.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 33.1µg | 35.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.246mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 10.123mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.827mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 4.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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| Choline | 65.2mg | 112.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.969g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.094g | 1.864g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 1.327g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 0.781mg | 1.247mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 1.274mg |
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| Leucine | 1.447mg | 2.185mg |
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| Lysine | 1.635mg | 2.574mg |
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| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.858mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 0.917mg | 1.461mg |
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| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.711mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.299g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.56g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.093g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
732%
132%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)