Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Shark vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Shark and Alaska pollock

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 102% more than Shark.
  • Shark has 20 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. While Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Alaska pollock has only 0.159g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

Infographic

Shark vs Alaska pollock infographic
Infographic link

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 Iron +98.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.7%

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.
Shark
4
:
Contains more Vitamin A +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329
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% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1071.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +56.5%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
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 +1071.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +56.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4329.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +534.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4329.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +534.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 13.82g 1.18g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 111kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 1.11mg 0.56mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 194mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 155mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 122mg 419mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.042mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.05mg 0.018mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 180IU 51IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 17µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.054mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.432mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 15µg 3µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.843mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.515mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.634mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.541mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.965mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.538mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 59mg 86mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.423g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.086g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.027g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.134g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.583g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
31%
Shark
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.