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Mustard vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mustard and cod

  • Mustard has more manganese, fiber, and iron; however, cod has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin D.
  • Mustard's daily need coverage for sodium is 45% more.
  • Cod is lower in sodium.
  • Mustard has a higher glycemic index than cod.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +228.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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% 4.7% 16% 18% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +273.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +288.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +764.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +510.4%
~equal in Water ~75.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 +1659.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Cod DV% diff.
Sodium 1104mg 78mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.05µg 44%
Protein 3.74g 22.83g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.02mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.283mg 16%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Iron 1.61mg 0.49mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.513mg 12%
Choline 22.4mg 83.7mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.088mg 7%
Selenium 33.5µg 37.6µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Calcium 63mg 14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.124g 5%
Copper 0.074mg 0.036mg 4%
Phosphorus 108mg 138mg 4%
Fats 3.34g 0.86g 4%
Potassium 152mg 244mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.292g 3%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.81mg 3%
Calories 60kcal 105kcal 2%
Carbs 5.83g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 14µg 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.58mg 1%
Magnesium 48mg 42mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 0g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.168g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 1.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.856mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 2.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.891mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 1.176mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.672mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.154g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
10%
Mustard
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1026mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.