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Cod vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cod and Sugar

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Choline, and Magnesium in Cod is higher than in Sugar.
  • Cod covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 3060% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Sugars, granulated.

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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
9
:
1
Sugar
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20550%
Contains more Zinc +4400%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains more Selenium +5416.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20550%
Contains more Zinc +4400%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +275%
Contains more Selenium +5416.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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
12
:
0
Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
4
:
1
Sugar
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +406000%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +406000%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 17.81g 0g Cod
Fats 0.67g 0g Cod
Carbs 0g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 82kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 0g 99.8g Cod
Calcium 16mg 1mg Cod
Iron 0.38mg 0.05mg Cod
Magnesium 32mg 0mg Cod
Phosphorus 203mg 0mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 2mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.45mg 0.01mg Cod
Copper 0.028mg 0.007mg Cod
Manganese 0.015mg 0.004mg Cod
Selenium 33.1µg 0.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.019mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0mg Cod
Folate 7µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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 Sugar
Saturated Fat 0.131g 0g Sugar
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 0g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.