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Pollock vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pollock and biscuits

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, biscuits are higher in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 149% more than biscuits.
  • Pollock has 29 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While pollock has 86mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.4%
Contains more IronIron +417.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2000%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4475%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.4%
Contains more WaterWater +154.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1281.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +89.3%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5071.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.08µg 149%
Selenium 44.1µg 19.5µg 45%
Protein 23.48g 7g 33%
Iron 0.56mg 2.9mg 29%
Cholesterol 86mg 3mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.356mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 4.163g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.035mg 23%
Fats 1.18g 16.3g 23%
Saturated fat 0.159g 4.324g 19%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 6.93g 17%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.378mg 16%
Calcium 72mg 235mg 16%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Magnesium 81mg 18mg 15%
Folate 3µg 61µg 15%
Phosphorus 267mg 164mg 15%
Calories 111kcal 353kcal 12%
Potassium 430mg 121mg 9%
Sodium 419mg 580mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.31mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.949mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.285mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.57mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.161mg 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 Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.