Pasta vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and cod different?
- Pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, and copper; however, cod is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3056% higher.
- Pasta contains 15 times more manganese than cod. While pasta contains 0.224mg of manganese, cod contains only 0.015mg.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index (0) than pasta (49).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1393.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1620.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83506.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +620.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 153mg | 3056% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.91µg | 32% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 17.81g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 203mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.245mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 413mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.015mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 2.063mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 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
16%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
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.