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Alaska pollock vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and Bluefish?

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 107% higher.
  • Bluefish has 8 times less Calcium than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 72mg of Calcium, while Bluefish has 9mg.
  • Bluefish is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
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8
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 291
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Bluefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 291
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
5
:
6
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.9%
Alaska pollock
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%
Bluefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
1
:
3
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +361%
Contains more Other +268.6%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Bluefish
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +361%
Contains more Other +268.6%
Equal in Protein - 25.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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2
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1614.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.9%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Bluefish
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1614.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.9%

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 Bluefish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Bluefish Opinion
Protein 23.48g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 1.18g 5.44g Bluefish
Calories 111kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 72mg 9mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.62mg Bluefish
Magnesium 81mg 42mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 430mg 477mg Bluefish
Sodium 419mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 0.57mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.06mg 0.068mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.018mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin A 51IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.097mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 3µg 2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.029mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.908mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.157mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.696mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.21mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.691mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 86mg 76mg Bluefish
Saturated Fat 0.159g 1.172g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.358g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Bluefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.