Cod vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are Cod and Whiting different?
- Cod is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Whiting is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whiting is 65% higher.
- Cod contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Whiting. While Cod contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, Whiting contains only 0.18mg.
- Cod has less Cholesterol.
Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550% |
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 E Vitamin E | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +147.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +225% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.48g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~74.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +258.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 105kcal | 116kcal |
|
| Protein | 22.83g | 23.48g |
|
| Fats | 0.86g | 1.69g |
|
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
|
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 84mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 73IU |
|
| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg |
|
| Calcium | 14mg | 62mg |
|
| Potassium | 244mg | 434mg |
|
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.42mg |
|
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.04mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.53mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 285mg |
|
| Sodium | 78mg | 132mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 128IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 38µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 0.38mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1.8µg |
|
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.13mg |
|
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 41.1µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.068mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.06mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 1.67mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.25mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.18mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.6µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg |
|
| Choline | 83.7mg | 83.3mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.168g | 0.4g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.445g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 0.587g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.263mg |
|
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 1.029mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1.082mg |
|
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.908mg |
|
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 2.156mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.695mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.917mg |
|
| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.21mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.691mg |
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.283g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.235g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.017g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.