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Pollock vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pollock and bockwurst

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 117% more than bockwurst.
  • Pollock has 4 times more selenium than bockwurst. While pollock has 44.1µg of selenium, bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • Pollock has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.3%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70100%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2092.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9704.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.86µg 117%
Selenium 44.1µg 11.3µg 60%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.2µg 58%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.159g 10.256g 46%
Fats 1.18g 25.87g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 13.138g 33%
Protein 23.48g 14.03g 19%
Sodium 419mg 756mg 15%
Phosphorus 267mg 169mg 14%
Zinc 0.57mg 2.07mg 14%
Magnesium 81mg 26mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 2.328g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.193mg 12%
Calories 111kcal 301kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 5.616mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.891mg 9%
Choline 91.6mg 46.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.171mg 7%
Iron 0.56mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Potassium 430mg 270mg 5%
Folate 3µg 17µg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.378mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 72mg 41mg 3%
Cholesterol 86mg 93mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.233mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.38mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin A 17µg 15µg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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 Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.