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Mackerel vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Alaska pollock

  • Mackerel is richer than Alaska pollock in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 639% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 26 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Mackerel contains 4.176g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Iron +180.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
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 +180.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Manganese - 0.018

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +419.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +419.1%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +1409.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +1409.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5128.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +637.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 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 +5128.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +637.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 23.85g 23.48g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.18g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 111kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 1.57mg 0.56mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 81mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 267mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 83mg 419mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.018mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 44.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 51IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 17µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.054mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.223mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.949mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.432mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.329mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 19µg 3.66µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.263mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 1.029mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.082mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.908mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.157mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.696mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.917mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.21mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.691mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 86mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.423g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.086g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.027g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.134g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.583g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Alaska pollock
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
235%
Mackerel
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.