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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, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 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
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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%
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% 34% 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 +628.6%
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
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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 DV% diff.
Fats 0.86g 19.62g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 10.328g 26%
Saturated fat 0.168g 4.099g 18%
Selenium 37.6µg 46.8µg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 5.128mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 2.618g 16%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.44µg 16%
Choline 83.7mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.865mg 14%
Iron 0.49mg 1.64mg 14%
Protein 22.83g 17.19g 11%
Phosphorus 138mg 215mg 11%
Vitamin A 14µg 102µg 10%
Calories 105kcal 250kcal 7%
Magnesium 42mg 71mg 7%
Vitamin D 46IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Potassium 244mg 459mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.81mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.346mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.115mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 45mg 3%
Cholesterol 55mg 63mg 3%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.41mg 2%
Folate 8µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.036mg 0.028mg 1%
Sodium 78mg 72mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 1.001mg 0.754mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.792mg 0%
Leucine 1.856mg 1.397mg 0%
Lysine 2.097mg 1.579mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.509mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.671mg 0%
Valine 1.176mg 0.886mg 0%
Histidine 0.672mg 0.506mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.867g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.92g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.216g N/A

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
30%
Cod
39%
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.