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Alaska pollock vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Chinook salmon?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 38% more.
  • Alaska pollock has 7 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. While Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, Chinook salmon has only 60mg.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +872.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Fats +1033.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4185.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.6%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4185.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Chinook salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 23.48g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 1.18g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 111kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 72mg 28mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 81mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 267mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 430mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 419mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.57mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.053mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 51IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.044mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.154mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 3µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 2.87µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.029mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.908mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.157mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.696mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.21mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.691mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 86mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.159g 3.214g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Alaska pollock
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.