Cod vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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 for 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.
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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 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 EVitamin 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 | +171.4% |
| 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% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.6µg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 285mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 84mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 41.1µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 73IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 0.587g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 22.83g | 23.48g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 1.69g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 83.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.283g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.235g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.017g | 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%
42%
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?
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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 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.