Meat & fishModerate choking riskFrom 6 months

Cod (cooked)

Fish

Good for:

Brain
Growth

How to serve

Around 6 months

Flaked very finely, bone-free, mixed into purée.

9 months

Soft flakes.

12 months+

Flakes, fish cakes.

Recipes with cod (cooked)

Cod with Pea MashStage 2 · 7–8m

What it's good for

Per typical serving at 7–8 months (~38 g).

Brain
- Fish provide nutrients, including the omega-3 DHA, that support a child's brain development. FDA/EPA Advice about Eating Fish ↗No US daily need is set for DHA; counted from 20 mg per serving.
- Vitamin B12 helps form red blood cells and maintain the nervous system. 80% of daily need. MedlinePlus: Vitamin B12 ↗
Growth
- Protein helps the body repair cells and make new ones, and is important for growth. 79% of daily need. MedlinePlus: Protein in diet ↗

A nutrient counts when one serving gives at least 20% of the daily need (NASEM) — the bar FDA sets for “excellent source” labels. No single food does the job alone; a varied diet does.

Per 100 g

Values are for the cooked weight.

Energy	105 kcal
Protein	23 g
Fat	0.86 g
Carbohydrate	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugars (naturally occurring)	0 g
Iron	0.49 mg
Zinc	0.58 mg
Calcium	14 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)	14 µg
Vitamin C	1.0 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 µg
Folate	8.0 µg
Vitamin B12	1.1 µg
DHA (omega-3)	0.15 g
Sodium	78 mg
Potassium	244 mg
Magnesium	42 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central #171956 — “Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat”.