Cod vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cod and whey different?
- Cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, and potassium; however, whey is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3052% higher.
- Cod contains 28 times more vitamin B3 than whey. While cod contains 2.063mg of vitamin B3, whey contains only 0.074mg.
- Whey has less cholesterol.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index (0) than whey (43).
Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +341.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1642.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2687.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39847.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +690.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +307.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1995.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2000% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.383mg | 3052% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 1.9µg | 57% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 0.85g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.28µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 46mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.031mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.074mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 161mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 27kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.14g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.001mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sodium | 54mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)