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Cod vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cod and Sablefish

  • Sablefish is richer than Cod in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Sablefish is 20% higher.
  • Cod contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat.

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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
3
:
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +234.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +234.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
3
:
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +2181.4%
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +2181.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8229%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +796.6%
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8229%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +796.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Sablefish Opinion
Protein 22.83g 17.19g Cod
Fats 0.86g 19.62g Sablefish
Calories 105kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 14mg 45mg Sablefish
Iron 0.49mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 42mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 138mg 215mg Sablefish
Potassium 244mg 459mg Sablefish
Sodium 78mg 72mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.41mg Cod
Copper 0.036mg 0.028mg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg 46.8µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 47IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Folate 8µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.44µg Sablefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.193mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.754mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.792mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 1.397mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 1.579mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.509mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.671mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 0.886mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.506mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 63mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 4.099g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 2.618g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Sablefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
30%
Cod
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.931g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.