Snapper vs Cod
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Snapper, frozen, wild caught is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Snapper —
Cod —
Protein (g)
Snapper 20.7
Cod 14.2
Carbs (g)
Snapper 0.441
Cod 0.524
Fat (g)
Snapper 0.569
Cod 0.216
Fiber (g)
Snapper —
Cod —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Snapper, frozen, wild caught — 20.7g vs 14.2g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Snapper, frozen, wild caught scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Snapper | Cod | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 77.2 g | 83.5 g | -8% |
| Protein | 20.7 g | 14.2 g | +46% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.569 g | 0.216 g | +164% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.441 g | 0.524 g | -16% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.57 ug | 0.586 ug | +168% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.9 mg | 9.01 mg | +54% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.201 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.5 mg | 17.9 mg | +54% |
| Phosphorus, P | 199 mg | 279 mg | -29% |
| Potassium, K | 349 mg | 192 mg | +81% |
| Sodium, Na | 93.1 mg | 354 mg | -74% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.364 mg | 0.269 mg | +36% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.019 mg | 0.009 mg | +126% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Selenium, Se | 71.4 ug | 22.3 ug | +220% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 90 kcal | 61 kcal | +47% |
| Nitrogen | 3.31 g | 2.27 g | +46% |
| Ash | 1.17 g | 1.53 g | -24% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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