Cod vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cod and fish sticks
- Cod has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and choline; however, fish sticks are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Fish sticks cover your daily need for vitamin E, 40% more than cod.
- Cod has 46 times more vitamin D than fish sticks. While cod has 46IU of vitamin D, fish sticks have only 1IU.
- Fish sticks have less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of fish sticks is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.
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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 | +68% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +810% |
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 AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +749.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1787.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +310.3% |
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
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2475% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2579.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 7.824g | 50% |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 15.7µg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 6.88mg | 40% |
| Protein | 22.83g | 11.01g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 16.23g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 3.733g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.078mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 402mg | 14% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 277kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 3.193g | 8% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 191mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 21.66g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 42.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 1.536mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 1IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.96µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.7µg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.272mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 185mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | N/A |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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