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Cod vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cod and Yellowtail

  • Cod has more Vitamin B6, while Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Yellowtail's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 39% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Cod. Cod contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, while Yellowtail contains 0.185mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cod is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
Cod
2
:
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Potassium +120.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.5%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Potassium +120.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.5%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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.
Cod
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
2
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Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +681.4%
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +681.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Yellowtail
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 22.83g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 0.86g 6.72g Yellowtail
Calories 105kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 14mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.49mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 201mg Yellowtail
Potassium 244mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 78mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.58mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.036mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 47IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 31µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.051mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.185mg Cod
Folate 8µg 4µg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.25µg Yellowtail
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.001mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.052mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.856mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.097mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.676mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.176mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.672mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 55mg 71mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod Yellowtail
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Cod
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/nutrients
  2. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.