Cod vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cod and Sockeye salmon
- Cod has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Choline.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 143% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
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Calcium
+27.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Sodium
-15.2%
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Manganese
+53.8%
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Phosphorus
+121%
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Potassium
+78.7%
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Copper
+111.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
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Calcium
+27.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Sodium
-15.2%
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Manganese
+53.8%
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Phosphorus
+121%
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Potassium
+78.7%
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Copper
+111.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+310.6%
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Vitamin E
+22.2%
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Vitamin D
+1291.7%
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Vitamin B1
+78.4%
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Vitamin B2
+211.4%
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Vitamin B3
+302.8%
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Vitamin B5
+607.8%
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Vitamin B6
+192.2%
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Vitamin B12
+325.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+310.6%
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Vitamin E
+22.2%
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Vitamin D
+1291.7%
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Vitamin B1
+78.4%
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Vitamin B2
+211.4%
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Vitamin B3
+302.8%
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Vitamin B5
+607.8%
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Vitamin B6
+192.2%
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Vitamin B12
+325.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12.8%
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Protein
+16%
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Fats
+547.7%
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+59%
Protein:
22.83 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
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Water
+12.8%
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Protein
+16%
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Fats
+547.7%
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+59%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-82.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1403.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+354.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.292 g
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
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Saturated Fat
-82.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1403.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+354.5%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 22.83g | 26.48g |
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Fats | 0.86g | 5.57g |
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Calories | 105kcal | 156kcal |
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Calcium | 14mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 0.49mg | 0.52mg |
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Magnesium | 42mg | 36mg |
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Phosphorus | 138mg | 305mg |
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Potassium | 244mg | 436mg |
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Sodium | 78mg | 92mg |
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Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.55mg |
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Copper | 0.036mg | 0.076mg |
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Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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Selenium | 37.6µg | 35.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 47IU | 193IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 58µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 0.99mg |
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Vitamin D | 46IU | 670IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 16.7µg |
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Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.157mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.246mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 10.123mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 1.274mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.827mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 4.47µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.335mg |
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Threonine | 1.001mg | 1.247mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1.274mg |
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Leucine | 1.856mg | 2.185mg |
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Lysine | 2.097mg | 2.574mg |
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Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.858mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 1.086mg |
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Valine | 1.176mg | 1.461mg |
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Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.711mg |
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Cholesterol | 55mg | 61mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.168g | 0.969g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.56g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.299g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.093g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 1.864g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 1.327g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Low Carbs 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%

137%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.801g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cod is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.