Cod vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cod and swordfish?
- Cod is richer in vitamin B5, yet swordfish is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3052% higher.
- Cod contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
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 | +36590.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +258.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +276.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +348.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1083.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3670.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +492.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.417mg | 3052% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 666IU | 79% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 16.6µg | 79% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 68.5µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 9.254mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 1.62µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.615mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 304mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 2.41mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 78mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 7.93g | 11% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 23.45g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 3.544g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 1.368g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 1.911g | 8% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 172kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 43µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 499mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 77.5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 2.168mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.922mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.127g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.772g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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
731%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.78g)
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)