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Cod vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cod and wheat

  • Cod has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B12, while wheat has more manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3041% higher.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Wheat, durum.

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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
0
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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +826.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1875%
Contains more ZincZinc +824.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19980%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.1%
~equal in Potassium ~431mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71%
Contains more FolateFolate +514.3%

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +642.4%
Contains more FatsFats +268.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +493.3%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Wheat DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.935mg 3041%
Manganese 0.015mg 3.012mg 130%
Selenium 33.1µg 89.4µg 102%
Copper 0.028mg 0.553mg 58%
Phosphorus 203mg 508mg 44%
Iron 0.38mg 3.52mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Zinc 0.45mg 4.16mg 34%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 6.738mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.419mg 29%
Magnesium 32mg 144mg 27%
Carbs 0g 71.13g 24%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calories 82kcal 339kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.419mg 13%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Folate 7µg 43µg 9%
Protein 17.81g 13.68g 8%
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.978g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.121mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Fats 0.67g 2.47g 3%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 413mg 431mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.131g 0.454g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.344g 1%
Net carbs 0g 71.13g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.322mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.