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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Alaska pollock

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , however, Alaska pollock is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 210% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 20 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. While Atlantic Mackerel has 3.257g of Saturated Fat, Alaska pollock has only 0.159g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
4
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5
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Iron +191.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +191.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
11
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Folate +200%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Alaska pollock
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +1077.1%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +1077.1%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3971.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3971.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 18.6g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 13.89g 1.18g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 111kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 1.63mg 0.56mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 217mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 314mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 90mg 419mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.57mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.06mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 44.1µg
Vitamin A 167IU 51IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 17µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 0.28mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 51IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 1.3µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.054mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.223mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 3.949mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.432mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.329mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 3.66µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.815mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.512mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.708mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.551mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.958mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.548mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 70mg 86mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.423g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.086g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.027g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.134g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.583g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.098g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.