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Pollock vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pollock and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B2, and choline in pollock is higher than in beer.
  • Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 152% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, 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 Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1492.6%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +5600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1807.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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.
Pollock
11
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%
Beer
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +953.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +806.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5004.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.02µg 152%
Selenium 44.1µg 0.6µg 79%
Protein 23.48g 0.46g 46%
Phosphorus 267mg 14mg 36%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.046mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.513mg 21%
Sodium 419mg 4mg 18%
Magnesium 81mg 6mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 10.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.025mg 15%
Potassium 430mg 27mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.041mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Iron 0.56mg 0.02mg 7%
Calcium 72mg 4mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.01mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.005mg 4%
Calories 111kcal 43kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Fats 1.18g 0g 2%
Carbs 0g 3.55g 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.55g N/A
Manganese 0.018mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.