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Cod vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cod and waffle

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, waffle has more iron, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3050% more.
  • Cod has 4 times more vitamin B6 than waffle. Cod has 0.245mg of vitamin B6, while waffle has 0.056mg.
  • Cod is lower in sodium.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index than cod.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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
3
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%
Waffle
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1493.8%
Contains more IronIron +507.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1666.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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
8
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%
Waffle
4
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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31446.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +264%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +433.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.073mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.4%
Contains more WaterWater +93.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2004.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +933.3%

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
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3645.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2837.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.485mg 3050%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 6.785g 44%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.25µg 28%
Calcium 16mg 255mg 24%
Iron 0.38mg 2.31mg 24%
Selenium 33.1µg 46.2µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.347mg 22%
Fats 0.67g 14.1g 21%
Protein 17.81g 7.9g 20%
Sodium 54mg 511mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.263mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.056mg 15%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.131g 2.866g 12%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.265mg 11%
Carbs 0g 32.9g 11%
Folate 7µg 46µg 10%
Calories 82kcal 291kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 3.521g 9%
Cholesterol 43mg 69mg 9%
Potassium 413mg 159mg 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 65µg 6%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Copper 0.028mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.68mg 2%
Phosphorus 203mg 190mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 32.9g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.073mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
731%
Cod
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.