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Halibut raw vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut raw and Cod

  • Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Cod is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Halibut raw is 175% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 68 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Cod. Halibut raw contains 8.378g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cod contains 0.124g.
  • Cod contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Contains more IronIron +34.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Potassium ~244mg
~equal in Sodium ~78mg
~equal in Selenium ~37.6µg

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 0% 2.8% 15% 822% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Cod
Cod
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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% 2.8% 16% 36% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~47IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.079mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.05µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Cod
Cod
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23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +1509.3%
Contains more OtherOther +289.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~75.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6656.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Cod Opinion
Calories 186kcal 105kcal Halibut raw
Protein 14.37g 22.83g Cod
Fats 13.84g 0.86g Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Cholesterol 46mg 55mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU 46IU Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Cod
Calcium 3mg 14mg Cod
Potassium 268mg 244mg Halibut raw
Iron 0.66mg 0.49mg Halibut raw
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Cod
Zinc 0.4mg 0.58mg Cod
Phosphorus 164mg 138mg Halibut raw
Sodium 80mg 78mg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 47IU
Vitamin A 14µg 14µg
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 27.4µg 1.2µg Halibut raw
Manganese 0.012mg 0.02mg Cod
Selenium 36.5µg 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.079mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.18mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.283mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.05µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 8µg Cod
Choline 61.8mg 83.7mg Cod
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.168g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.124g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.292g Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.63mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.662mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.168mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 1.32mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.425mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 0.74mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.423mg 0.672mg Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.004g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.154g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.013g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
90%
Halibut raw
31%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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 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.

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.