Cod vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cod and smelt?
- Cod is richer in vitamin B6, yet smelt is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Smelt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 122% higher.
- Cod has 2 times more vitamin B6 than smelt. Cod has 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while smelt has 0.17mg.
- Cod contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +394.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4400% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +278.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +287.2% |
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Protein
~22.6g
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Carbs
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Water
~72.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +562.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 3.97µg | 122% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.9mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 295mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 46.8µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.12mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 90mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.74mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 1.135g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 1.766mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 372mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 0.579g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.822g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 124kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.83g | 22.6g | 0% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 77mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0.991mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 2.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.882mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.353g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.536g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.023g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.411g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)