Fish & seafood

Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw

FDC 171955oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 84 · +9 vs Fish & seafood median

Atlantic cod scores 84 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, Strong band, sitting 13th of 60 in Fish & seafood, a category whose median score of 75 it comfortably clears. Protein is its calling card at 36% DV per 100 grams, for just 82 calories.

Cod is the classic base for fish and chips, fish tacos, and simple baked fillets, prized for flaking cleanly when cooked. An 85-gram, 3 oz, portion carries 54 mg sodium on its own, so seasoning and batter are usually where the sodium in a cod dish actually comes from, not the fish itself; fat sits at a lean 0.67 g per 100 g.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.8 g · 92%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 0.7 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories82 kcal4%
Total fat0.67 g1%
Saturated fat0.13 g1%
Cholesterol43 mg14%
Sodium54 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein18 g36%
Potassium413 mg9%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron0.38 mg2%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin C1 mg1%
Vitamin A12 µg1%
Vitamin E0.64 mg4%

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FDC 171955

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein36% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density84 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g54 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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