Cod vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cod and fish sauce
- Cod is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline, yet fish sauce is higher in magnesium, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Fish sauce covers your daily sodium needs 338% more than cod.
- The amount of cholesterol in fish sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.
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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 ZincZinc | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1871.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +313.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1065% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +534.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.83 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5084.6% |
~equal in
Water
~71.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.292 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9633.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 35kcal |
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| Protein | 22.83g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 0.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.64g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 175mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 288mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.78mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.64g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 7mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 7851mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.233mg |
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 9.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 2.313mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 51µg |
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| Choline | 83.7mg | 13.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.168g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 0.003g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 1.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.052mg |
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| Leucine | 1.856mg |
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| Lysine | 2.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg |
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| Valine | 1.176mg |
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| Histidine | 0.672mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
31%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 7773mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)