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Grapefruit vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between grapefruit and cod?

  • Grapefruit is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3055% more.
  • Grapefruit has 31 times more vitamin C than cod. While grapefruit has 31.2mg of vitamin C, cod has only 1mg.
  • The glycemic index of cod is lower.

We used Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Cod
Cod
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.9%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +542.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1027.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Cod
Cod
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3020%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +383.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +911.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +746.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2213%
Contains more FatsFats +378.6%
~equal in Water ~81.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +370%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +541.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 153mg 3055%
Selenium 0.1µg 33.1µg 60%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 1mg 34%
Protein 0.77g 17.81g 34%
Phosphorus 18mg 203mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.245mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 2.063mg 12%
Choline 7.7mg 65.2mg 10%
Potassium 135mg 413mg 8%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Magnesium 9mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin A 58µg 12µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Carbs 10.66g 0g 4%
Iron 0.08mg 0.38mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.065mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.64mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.45mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.076mg 3%
Folate 13µg 7µg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Calories 42kcal 82kcal 2%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Fats 0.14g 0.67g 1%
Calcium 22mg 16mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.021g 0.131g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 0.231g 1%
Net carbs 9.06g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.89g 0g N/A
Copper 0.032mg 0.028mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Grapefruit
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.