Haddock vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are haddock and cod different?
- Haddock is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, cod is richer in vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3050% higher.
- Haddock contains 5 times more sodium than cod. While haddock contains 261mg of sodium, cod contains only 54mg.
Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +134.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30871.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.494mg | 153mg | 3050% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.13µg | 0.91µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.119mg | 2.063mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 203mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.327mg | 0.245mg | 6% |
| Protein | 19.99g | 17.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Choline | 79.6mg | 65.2mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 31.7µg | 33.1µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 413mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 36IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 82kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.111g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.015mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.067mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.882mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.126mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.193mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.682mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.051g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.109g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
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
42%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Haddock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $14.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.