Cod vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cod and shad
- Cod has more vitamin B12, while shad has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Shad's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 52% higher.
- Shad contains 8 times less vitamin B12 than cod. Cod contains 1.05µg of vitamin B12, while shad contains 0.14µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +289.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +328.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +380.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1952.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.1% |
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Protein
~21.71g
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 10.769mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.14µg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 349mg | 30% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 17.65g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.308mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 46.8µg | 17% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 96mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.462mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.865mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 1.24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.183mg | 8% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 252kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 492mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.83g | 21.71g | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.