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Lingcod vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lingcod and cod

  • Lingcod is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3043% higher.
  • Lingcod contains 5 times more vitamin B12 than cod. Lingcod contains 4.15µg of vitamin B12, while cod contains 0.91µg.
  • Cod contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, lingcod, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.4% 49% 15% 12% 16% 111% 9.9% 3.4% 255%
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 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Iron ~0.38mg

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% 5.7% 0% 0% 8.8% 32% 43% 52% 80% 519% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +356%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17587.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Cod
Cod
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18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more FatsFats +103%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~81.22g
~equal in Other ~0.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 41% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.255 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.383 g
Cod
Cod
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lingcod Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 153mg 3043%
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 0.91µg 135%
Selenium 46.8µg 33.1µg 25%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Protein 22.64g 17.81g 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.245mg 8%
Phosphorus 258mg 203mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.065mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Potassium 560mg 413mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.076mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.314mg 2.063mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.255g 0.131g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.447g 0.094g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g 0.231g 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Calories 109kcal 82kcal 1%
Vitamin A 17µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 76mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.45mg 1%
Copper 0.035mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Fats 1.36g 0.67g 1%
Magnesium 33mg 32mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Iron 0.41mg 0.38mg 0%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.993mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.043mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.079mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.67mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.884mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 1.166mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.667mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lingcod 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
58%
Lingcod
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lingcod
Lingcod is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lingcod
Lingcod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
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.

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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.