Why does my package of Cod fillets say it has 3g of fat per serving?

I bought some frozen fish I Walmart today.  I went with the cod b/c it had the lowest calories per 4 oz. serving.  What I can't fiqure out though is why does it say it has 3 grams of fat.  All of the cod in the food database has less than a half a gram per serving.  It doesn't look like the fish has any skin on it.... So I don't know if it was a typo or what.  Please help!!  I am new to fish.

Original Post by jjcteach:

I bought some frozen fish I Walmart today.  I went with the cod b/c it had the lowest calories per 4 oz. serving.  What I can't fiqure out though is why does it say it has 3 grams of fat.  All of the cod in the food database has less than a half a gram per serving.  It doesn't look like the fish has any skin on it.... So I don't know if it was a typo or what.  Please help!!  I am new to fish.

Maybe it's farm raised?  The farm raised fish are fed differently than wild fish, so it seems logical that the nutritional make up would be different.  Norway is exporting a lot of farm raised cod.  Does your bag state the country of origin?

no, it says 'wild caught' from China

They were obese fish, and that's why they are more easily caught.

funny... I am begining to think it was just a typo...

This may be pointing out the obvious, but are you sure you are comparing cod that is prepared using the same method of cooking (if it's cooked at all)? 

Cod is listed in the cc database with many different preparations- raw, frozen, cooked (dry heat), etc.  How is it listed on the package you have?  The weight of fish or meat can change after cooking, which can technically affect the serving size.

If you haven't done so already, I'd make sure you are comparing them equally in terms of weight and preparation.  For example, if your package says 4 oz frozen is 3 grams of fat, make sure you look up frozen cod on cc, not one that says it's cooked with dry heat, or what have you...

Original Post by zhowe:

They were obese fish, and that's why they are more easily caught.

 rotflol.

Original Post by brtaylor:

This may be pointing out the obvious, but are you sure you are comparing cod that is prepared using the same method of cooking (if it's cooked at all)? 

Cod is listed in the cc database with many different preparations- raw, frozen, cooked (dry heat), etc.  How is it listed on the package you have?  The weight of fish or meat can change after cooking, which can technically affect the serving size.

If you haven't done so already, I'd make sure you are comparing them equally in terms of weight and preparation.  For example, if your package says 4 oz frozen is 3 grams of fat, make sure you look up frozen cod on cc, not one that says it's cooked with dry heat, or what have you...

 Yes, I was comparing the frozen to frozen although the only frozen I found in the CC was 3 oz not 4, but I doubt 1 oz. more would cause it to go up exponentially in fat.

FWIW, fish is an excellent food choice.  It is a good source of protein and provides you with lots of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids which are essential to your health.  And the Omega 3 and Omega 6 are in the fish fat which is why fish that are higher in fat are considered to be the best fish for you.  People actually buy Fish Oil in order to add these Omega Fats into their diet and the source of these oils most commonly is Cod fat.  3 grams of fat per serving is only 27 calories so eat your Cod, enjoy it, and know that you are getting some vital Omega Fats that will improve your overall health.  Isn't that why you bought the fish in the first place?