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Roe vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roe and Cod

  • Cod has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Roe.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 437% more than Cod.
  • Roe has 16 times more Vitamin C than Cod. While Roe has 16.4mg of Vitamin C, Cod has only 1mg.
  • Cod has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Roe
Roe
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Cod
Cod
3
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 CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%

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.
Roe
Roe
7
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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Cod
Cod
6
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 CVitamin C +1540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +999%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Cod
Cod
1
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +857%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Cod
Cod
1
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 +1616.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1065.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Cod Opinion
Calories 204kcal 105kcal Roe
Protein 28.62g 22.83g Roe
Fats 8.23g 0.86g Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 1mg Roe
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 55mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Cod
Calcium 28mg 14mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 244mg Roe
Iron 0.77mg 0.49mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.036mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 0.58mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg 138mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 78mg Cod
Vitamin A 303IU 47IU Roe
Vitamin A 91µg 14µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Cod
Selenium 51.7µg 37.6µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.088mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.079mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.18mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.283mg Cod
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 1.05µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Folate 92µg 8µg Roe
Choline 83.7mg Cod
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.168g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 0.124g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.292g Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.256mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 1.001mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.052mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.856mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.097mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.676mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.891mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.176mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.672mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.004g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.154g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.013g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe 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
156%
Roe
31%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 424mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $98.7)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.