Cod

seafood

Cod

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.1

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Cod Healthy?

Yes — Cod is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
82kcal
Protein
18g
Carbs
0g
Fat
0.7g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
54mg

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

Cod is carb-free, lean protein source with minimal fat. Fits keto macros well, though not ideal for high-fat requirement; best paired with fat sources.

VeganAvoid

Cod is fish and animal flesh. Explicitly excluded from all vegan diets.

PaleoApproved

Fish is a core paleo protein source. Cod is unprocessed, nutrient-dense, and was available to Paleolithic coastal populations.

MediterraneanApproved

White fish is a cornerstone of Mediterranean diet. Cod is lean, high in protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and has minimal saturated fat. Ideal for 2-3 weekly fish servings.

CarnivoreApproved

Cod is a lean white fish that is a staple animal protein source. High in protein, contains omega-3 fatty acids, and provides essential micronutrients. Universally approved in carnivore diet.

Whole30Approved

Cod is a whole, unprocessed white fish with no excluded ingredients. Explicitly compliant with Whole30.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Cod is a lean white fish with no fermentable carbohydrates. Monash University confirms fish as low-FODMAP at all serving sizes.

DASHApproved

Excellent DASH choice. Very lean white fish, low in saturated fat, high in protein, rich in potassium and selenium. Low cholesterol compared to shrimp. Supports cardiovascular health.

ZoneApproved

Lean white fish with excellent protein-to-fat ratio. Zero carbs, minimal fat content. Perfect Zone protein choice requiring minimal added fat to balance macros.

Lean white fish with moderate omega-3 content (though less than fatty fish), high-quality protein, and selenium. Supports anti-inflammatory diet principles as a lean protein alternative to red meat.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Lean white fish with 20g protein per 3oz serving, <1g fat, excellent digestibility, nutrient-dense (B vitamins, selenium). Mild flavor reduces nausea risk. Ideal GLP-1 companion food.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Cod

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs
  • High protein (18g per 100g)
  • Very low fat (0.7g per 100g)
  • Clean, unprocessed
Paleo 9/10
  • Lean protein
  • Vitamin D and B vitamins
  • Unprocessed seafood
  • Low mercury relative to other fish
Mediterranean 9/10
  • Lean white fish
  • Omega-3 rich
  • Low saturated fat
  • Traditional Mediterranean staple
Carnivore 8/10
  • Pure animal protein
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • Rich in B vitamins and selenium
Whole30 9/10
  • Whole seafood
  • No additives in plain form
  • Lean protein
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • No oligosaccharides
  • No disaccharides
  • No polyols
  • Pure protein
DASH 8/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Low saturated fat
  • Good potassium source
  • Low sodium when fresh
Zone 9/10
  • Lean protein: ~20g per 100g
  • Very low fat: ~0.4g per 100g
  • Zero carbs
  • Mild flavor pairs well with vegetables
  • Moderate omega-3 fatty acids
  • Lean protein
  • Selenium and B vitamins
  • Low saturated fat
  • high protein density
  • very low fat
  • easy to digest
  • mild flavor
  • nutrient-dense
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