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Pollock vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pollock and basil

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, while basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in basil is lower.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Basil, fresh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +376.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.8%
Contains more IronIron +466.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +541.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6277.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +703.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1452.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414700%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.4%
Contains more FatsFats +84.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 414.8µg 346%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 0.3µg 80%
Manganese 0.018mg 1.148mg 49%
Protein 23.48g 3.15g 41%
Copper 0.06mg 0.385mg 36%
Iron 0.56mg 3.17mg 33%
Phosphorus 267mg 56mg 30%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin A 17µg 264µg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.902mg 19%
Sodium 419mg 4mg 18%
Folate 3µg 68µg 16%
Choline 91.6mg 11.4mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.155mg 13%
Calcium 72mg 177mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.076mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.209mg 4%
Calories 111kcal 23kcal 4%
Potassium 430mg 295mg 4%
Magnesium 81mg 64mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.034mg 2%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.81mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Fats 1.18g 0.64g 1%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.041g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.389g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pollock Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Pollock
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.