In 100 grams of cod there is an intake of about 290 calories . In the same quantity there are also:

• 16.4 g of water
• 62.82 g of protein
• 2.37 g of lipids
• 7.5 mg of  vitamin B3 (niacin)
• 3.5 mg of  vitamin C
• 2.84 mg of vitamin E
• 0.864 mg of vitamin B6
• 0.268 mg of  vitamin B1 (thiamine)
• 0.240 mg of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
• 140 IU of vitamin A
• 161 IU of vitamin D
• 25 µg of folate
• 10 µg of vitamin B12
• 0.4 µg of vitamin K
• 7.027 mg of sodium
• 1,458 mg of potassium
• 950 mg of phosphorus
• 133 mg of magnesium
• 160 mg of calcium
• 2.50 mg of iron
• 1.59 mg of zinc
• 147.5 µg of selenium .

When should you not eat cod?

There are no known interactions between the consumption of cod and the intake of drugs or other substances.

What are the possible benefits of cod?

The cod is low in saturated fats and rich in omega 3 , fats that help keep the heart and arteries healthy .

Its proteins are of high quality, it also contains B vitamins, useful for the good functioning of the organism, and mineral salts among which the most important are:

• magnesium, involved in many cellular reactions
• potassium, which protects cardiovascular health
• phosphorus, important for the health of bones and teeth , kidneys , muscles and heart , for the proper functioning of the metabolism and for the transmission of the nerve impulse
• selenium, which protects the body from oxidative stress .

What are the contraindications for cod?

The cod is rich in cholesterol and sodium, substances which, if consumed excessively, can negatively affect the state of cardiovascular health .