Cod vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cod and yolk
- Cod has more vitamin B5; however, yolk is richer in choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin D, and iron.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3000% more than yolk.
- Cod contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +278.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +706.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +618.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +411.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +8495.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +5017.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3075% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +303.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +712.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1985.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1158% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3861.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +466.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12387.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1719.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 2.99mg | 3000% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 1085mg | 347% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 820.2mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 1.95µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 9.551g | 43% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 56µg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 381µg | 41% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 26.54g | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.528mg | 36% |
| Folate | 7µg | 146µg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 11.738g | 29% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.73mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 390mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 4.204g | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5.4µg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 218IU | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 2.3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 2.58mg | 13% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 322kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 129mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.176mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.35mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 15.86g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 54mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.114g | 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%
114%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1042mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)