Diet Ratings
Excellent lean keto protein with 0g net carbs. High protein, minimal fat. Unprocessed whole food ideal for ketogenic macros.
Cod is fish flesh derived from an aquatic animal. Incompatible with vegan diet which excludes all animal flesh.
White fish available to Paleolithic hunters. Excellent lean protein source with minimal processing.
White fish staple in Mediterranean diet, lean protein, excellent micronutrient profile. Fits fish/seafood twice-weekly recommendation. Sustainable and widely available.
Cod is white fish, animal-derived, with lean protein and minimal processing. Universally approved. Good source of selenium and iodine. Slightly lower score than fatty fish due to lower omega-3 content, but still excellent carnivore staple.
Whole white fish with minimal processing when fresh or frozen plain. Fully Whole30 compliant.
Cod is a plain protein with no fermentable carbohydrates. Monash University confirms all plain fish including cod are low-FODMAP at all reasonable serving sizes.
Cod is a lean white fish, core DASH protein. Very low in fat and sodium, high in protein and B vitamins. Excellent cardiovascular choice with minimal environmental concerns.
Lean white fish with minimal fat and carbohydrate. Excellent protein source for Zone blocks. Lower omega-3 than fatty fish but still supports anti-inflammatory profile.
Lean white fish with minimal saturated fat and good protein. Moderate omega-3 content. Low inflammatory potential. Sustainable option for anti-inflammatory diet.
Lean white fish with 20g protein per 3oz, only 1g fat, 90 calories, excellent digestibility, rich in B vitamins and selenium. Minimal GI burden.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.