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Cod vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cod and peas

  • Cod has more selenium and vitamin B12, while peas have more vitamin B5, fiber, manganese, vitamin K, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3056% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in peas is lower.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of peas is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Peas
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1878.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +214.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2525%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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
6
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% 4.7% 16% 18% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Peas
7
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 47% 13% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1320%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25800%
Contains more FolateFolate +687.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Peas
3
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +325.9%
Contains more FatsFats +290.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +135.9%
~equal in Water ~77.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
Peas
1
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +552.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Peas DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 153mg 3056%
Selenium 37.6µg 1.9µg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0µg 44%
Protein 22.83g 5.36g 35%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.9µg 22%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.525mg 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 14.2mg 15%
Copper 0.036mg 0.173mg 15%
Folate 8µg 63µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.259mg 14%
Iron 0.49mg 1.54mg 13%
Choline 83.7mg 29.7mg 10%
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.19mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.149mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.63g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.216mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.81mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin A 14µg 40µg 3%
Sodium 78mg 3mg 3%
Phosphorus 138mg 117mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 2.021mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.168g 0.039g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.102g 1%
Fructose 0.41g 1%
Calories 105kcal 84kcal 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.22g 1%
Calcium 14mg 27mg 1%
Magnesium 42mg 39mg 1%
Potassium 244mg 271mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.93g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.019g 0%
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.001mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.193mg 0%
Leucine 1.856mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 2.097mg 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.198mg 0%
Valine 1.176mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.672mg 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod Peas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Cod
735%
Peas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
34%
Peas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peas
Peas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas
Peas is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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/171956/nutrients
  2. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.