Salmon vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salmon and Cod
- Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Cod is richer in Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Cod is 3022% higher.
- Salmon contains 11 times more Copper than Cod. Salmon contains 0.321mg of Copper, while Cod contains 0.028mg.
- Cod contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1046.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +649.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +388.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +285.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +235.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7868.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1113.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2170% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2769.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1309.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 182kcal | 82kcal |
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| Protein | 25.44g | 17.81g |
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| Fats | 8.13g | 0.67g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 413mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.38mg |
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| Copper | 0.321mg | 0.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 256mg | 203mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 44IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 33.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.077mg | 2.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.944mg | 0.245mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.05µg | 0.91µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 65.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.257g | 0.131g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.697g | 0.094g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.256g | 0.231g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.285mg | 0.199mg |
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| Threonine | 1.115mg | 0.781mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.172mg | 0.821mg |
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| Leucine | 2.067mg | 1.447mg |
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| Lysine | 2.336mg | 1.635mg |
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| Methionine | 0.753mg | 0.527mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.993mg | 0.695mg |
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| Valine | 1.31mg | 0.917mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.524mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.411g | 0.064g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.429g | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.368g | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
85%
732%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
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.