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Alaska pollock vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alaska pollock and Mussels

  • Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B6, however, Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 848% more.
  • Alaska pollock has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. Alaska pollock has 0.329mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels has 0.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.4%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Zinc +368.4%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +37677.8%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.4%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Zinc +368.4%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +37677.8%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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 B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Vitamin A +496.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +555.7%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Vitamin A +496.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +555.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Fats +279.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Fats +279.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +656.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.9%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +656.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.9%

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 Mussels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 23.48g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 1.18g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 111kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 72mg 33mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 430mg 268mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 0.57mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.06mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.018mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 44.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 51IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.1mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.029mg 1.025mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.036mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.676mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.779mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.537mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.853mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 1.04mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.457mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.85g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients

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

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