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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, 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.1%
Contains more IronIron +234.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%
~equal in Sodium ~72mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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
5
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% 2.8% 16% 36% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
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 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +619.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
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 ProteinProtein +32.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2181.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8229%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Sablefish Opinion
Calories 105kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 22.83g 17.19g Cod
Fats 0.86g 19.62g Sablefish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 63mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Magnesium 42mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 14mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 244mg 459mg Sablefish
Iron 0.49mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.036mg 0.028mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 0.41mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 215mg Sablefish
Sodium 78mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 47IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 14µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg 46.8µg Sablefish
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
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.44µg Sablefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Folate 8µg 17µg Sablefish
Choline 83.7mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 4.099g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 2.618g Sablefish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Cod
38%
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.