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Cod vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cod and tuna Bluefin

  • Cod has more vitamin B5; however, tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3033% more than tuna Bluefin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
Cod
Cod
2
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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +244.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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
7
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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11067.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1095.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.9%
Contains more FatsFats +837.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1473.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2084%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +698.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 1.37mg 3033%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 10.88µg 415%
Vitamin A 12µg 757µg 83%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 10.54mg 53%
Selenium 33.1µg 46.8µg 25%
Protein 17.81g 29.91g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.525mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.306mg 19%
Phosphorus 203mg 326mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.278mg 17%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Iron 0.38mg 1.31mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.844g 11%
Copper 0.028mg 0.11mg 9%
Fats 0.67g 6.28g 9%
Magnesium 32mg 64mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1.612g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 2.053g 5%
Calories 82kcal 184kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.77mg 3%
Potassium 413mg 323mg 3%
Cholesterol 43mg 49mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 50mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Cod
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.481g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.