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Gefilte fish vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gefilte fish and Cod?

  • Gefilte fish is richer in Iron, and Copper, yet Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Selenium is 49% higher.
  • Gefilte fish has 7 times more Sodium than Cod. Gefilte fish has 524mg of Sodium, while Cod has 78mg.

We used Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Iron +406.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +168.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +258.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains more Iron +406.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +265%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +168.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Selenium +258.1%

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.
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Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Equal in Water - 75.92
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Equal in Water - 75.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +564.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.292
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +564.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.292

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Cod Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Protein 9.07g 22.83g Cod
Fats 1.73g 0.86g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Calories 84kcal 105kcal Cod
Calcium 23mg 14mg Gefilte fish
Iron 2.48mg 0.49mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 42mg Cod
Phosphorus 73mg 138mg Cod
Potassium 91mg 244mg Cod
Sodium 524mg 78mg Cod
Zinc 0.82mg 0.58mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.036mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.073mg 0.02mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 89IU 47IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 14µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.079mg Cod
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.18mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.283mg Cod
Folate 3µg 8µg Cod
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1.05µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.488mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 0.81mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 0.842mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.255mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 0.548mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.261mg 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 30mg 55mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.168g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.004g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.013g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.124g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.292g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
16%
Gefilte fish
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.