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Alaska pollock vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alaska pollock and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 133% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Selenium +100.5%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +212.3%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Selenium +100.5%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +212.3%
Contains more Copper +28.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +678.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +678.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +92%
Contains more Fats +1178%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +92%
Contains more Fats +1178%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 22.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4710.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.6%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4710.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 23.48g 22.51g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 111kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 16mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 81mg 21mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 218mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 255mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 0.57mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.018mg 0.005mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 22µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.152mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.191mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.47µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.173mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.657mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.853mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.549mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.75mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.565mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.69mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.935mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.592mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 127mg Alaska pollock
Trans Fat 0.078g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 3.927g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
62%
Alaska pollock
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.