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Shad vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shad and Cod

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Cod has more Vitamin B12.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 52% higher.
  • Cod contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Shad. Shad contains 0.865mg of Vitamin B5, while Cod contains 0.18mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cod is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
8
:
2
Cod
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +153.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +153.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%

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.
Shad
7
:
5
Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
2
:
2
Cod
Contains more Fats +1952.3%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.83
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Fats +1952.3%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Cod Opinion
Protein 21.71g 22.83g Cod
Fats 17.65g 0.86g Shad
Calories 252kcal 105kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 14mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.49mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Cod
Phosphorus 349mg 138mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 244mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 78mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.58mg Cod
Copper 0.082mg 0.036mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.02mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 37.6µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 47IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 14µg Shad
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.088mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.079mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.513mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.18mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.283mg Shad
Folate 17µg 8µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.05µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.952mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 1mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.764mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 1.993mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.642mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 1.118mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.639mg 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 96mg 55mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
43%
Shad
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.