Cod vs Green Tea

Side-by-side macro comparison. Cod vs Green Tea per their standard serving sizes.

Cod

per 100g cooked

105 cal
23g Protein
0g Carbs
0.9g Fat
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vs

Green Tea

per 1 cup (240ml)

2 cal
0.5g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
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Macro Comparison Table

Macro Cod Green Tea Difference
Calories 105 cal 2 cal +5150% Cod
Protein 23g 0.5g +4500% Cod
Carbs 0g 0g 0% Cod
Fat 0.9g 0g 0% Cod

Differences shown relative to Cod. Positive = Cod has more.

Quick Take

Cod delivers 105 calories per serving with 23g protein, 0g carbs, and 0.9g fat. Green Tea delivers 2 calories with 0.5g protein, 0g carbs, and 0g fat. The most meaningful difference: Green Tea saves 103 calories per serving — meaningful over a week of meals. For protein density per calorie, Green Tea wins at 100% of calories from protein.

When to Pick Each

For Cutting / Weight Loss

When cutting on a tight calorie budget, Green Tea gives you 103 more calories of headroom per serving — that's room for an extra snack, more vegetables, or a higher-protein second portion. If protein density matters more (which it does for preserving muscle on a deficit), Green Tea delivers more grams of protein per calorie consumed.

For Bulking / Muscle Gain

For muscle gain, you want calories AND protein. Cod brings 105 calories — useful when you're chasing a surplus and struggling to eat enough. Cod delivers 23g of protein per serving, which directly feeds muscle protein synthesis. The best pick depends on whether you need more total calories or more usable protein.

For Keto / Low-Carb

Both Cod and Green Tea are keto-friendly with under 10g carbs per serving.

Frequently Asked

Which has more protein, Cod or Green Tea?

Cod has more protein: 23g vs 0.5g per serving. That's a difference of 22.5g.

Which has fewer calories, Cod or Green Tea?

Green Tea has 2 calories per serving vs 105 calories in Cod — a difference of 103 calories.

Is Cod or Green Tea better for keto?

Green Tea is the better keto choice at 0g carbs per serving vs 0g carbs in Cod.

Is Cod or Green Tea better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Green Tea gives you more calorie flexibility (103 cal less per serving). For preserving muscle during a deficit, Green Tea delivers more protein per calorie. Most people on cuts benefit from Green Tea.

Which Is Better for Your Goal?

🔥 Weight Loss

Green Tea

Higher protein-to-calorie density + lower absolute fat = more satiety per calorie.

💪 Muscle Gain

Cod

Higher absolute protein per serving better supports muscle protein synthesis.

🥑 Low-Carb / Keto

tie

Lower carbohydrate content fits keto and low-carb macros without burning your carb budget.

Both fit most balanced diets. These verdicts reflect macro-only comparisons — taste, satiety, cost, and personal preference also matter.

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