Milk vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between milk and cod?
- Milk is higher in calcium and vitamin B2, yet cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3053% more.
- Milk has 8 times more calcium than cod. While milk has 125mg of calcium, cod has only 16mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of cod is lower.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +903% |
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 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42282.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +562.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +268.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +428.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +560% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 153mg | 3053% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 33.1µg | 54% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 17.81g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.91µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.245mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 203mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 2.063mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 16mg | 11% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 65.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 413mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.131g | 2% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 36IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins