Egg vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggs and cod
- Eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin A, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3032% higher.
- Eggs contain 71 times more copper than cod. Eggs contain 2mg of copper, while cod contains 0.028mg.
- Cod contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.
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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 | +212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7042.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +1141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +689.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +350.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3123.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10844.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1483.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +256.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4237.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +512.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 153mg | 3032% |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.028mg | 219% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 43mg | 110% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 65.2mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.065mg | 34% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 0.67g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 12µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 0.131g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2.063mg | 12% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 17.81g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.245mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.094g | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.91µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.231g | 8% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 413mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 36IU | 6% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.45mg | 5% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 82kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 33.1µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 203mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.136g)
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.
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.