Herring vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Herring and Alaska pollock?
- Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin E , Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Magnesium.
- Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 395% more.
- Herring has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. While Herring has 2.615g of Saturated Fat, Alaska pollock has only 0.159g.
We used Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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Iron
+151.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Sodium
-72.6%
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Zinc
+122.8%
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Copper
+96.7%
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Manganese
+122.2%
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Magnesium
+97.6%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Potassium - 430
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
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Iron
+151.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Sodium
-72.6%
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Zinc
+122.8%
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Copper
+96.7%
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Manganese
+122.2%
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Magnesium
+97.6%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Equal in Potassium - 430
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.
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Vitamin A
+135.3%
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Vitamin E
+389.3%
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Vitamin D
+315.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+107.4%
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Vitamin B2
+34.1%
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Vitamin B5
+71.3%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B12
+259%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.949
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+135.3%
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Vitamin E
+389.3%
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Vitamin D
+315.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+107.4%
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Vitamin B2
+34.1%
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Vitamin B5
+71.3%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B12
+259%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.949
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+882.2%
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Water
+14.8%
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Other
+38.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
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Fats
+882.2%
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Water
+14.8%
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+38.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3474.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+369.1%
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Saturated Fat
-93.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.735 g
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3474.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+369.1%
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Saturated Fat
-93.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 23.03g | 23.48g | |
Fats | 11.59g | 1.18g | |
Calories | 203kcal | 111kcal | |
Calcium | 74mg | 72mg | |
Iron | 1.41mg | 0.56mg | |
Magnesium | 41mg | 81mg | |
Phosphorus | 303mg | 267mg | |
Potassium | 419mg | 430mg | |
Sodium | 115mg | 419mg | |
Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.57mg | |
Copper | 0.118mg | 0.06mg | |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 120IU | 51IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 17µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 0.28mg | |
Vitamin D | 214IU | 51IU | |
Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 1.3µg | |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.054mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.223mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 3.949mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.432mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.329mg | |
Folate | 12µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 3.66µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.263mg | |
Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.029mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.082mg | |
Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.908mg | |
Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.157mg | |
Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.696mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.917mg | |
Valine | 1.187mg | 1.21mg | |
Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.691mg | |
Cholesterol | 77mg | 86mg | |
Saturated Fat | 2.615g | 0.159g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.423g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.086g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.027g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.79g | 0.134g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 0.583g |
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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
179%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)