Pollock vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pollock and American cheese
- Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 97% more than pollock.
- American cheese has 52 times less vitamin B3 than pollock. Pollock has 3.949mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Pollock contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of pollock is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1351.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +336.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5096.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +509.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2594.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6046.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 72mg | 1045mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.5µg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 18.057g | 81% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 1671mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 641mg | 53% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 31.79g | 47% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 20.2µg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 250µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 0.076mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.054mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 8.236g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 2.49mg | 17% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 371kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 18.13g | 11% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 36.2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.286g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 23IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
60%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 1252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.898g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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