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Pollock vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pollock and broth?

  • Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet broth is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1020% more.
  • Pollock has 12 times more vitamin B12 than broth. While pollock has 3.66µg of vitamin B12, broth has only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in broth is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pollock is lower.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types in this article.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.7%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +733.3%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.1%

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3144.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1076.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2810.1%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +668.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 419mg 23875mg 1020%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.3µg 140%
Selenium 44.1µg 28µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 4.48g 26%
Cholesterol 86mg 13mg 24%
Fats 1.18g 13.88g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.1mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.43mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.159g 3.43g 15%
Phosphorus 267mg 166mg 14%
Protein 23.48g 16.66g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 5.36g 13%
Calcium 72mg 187mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.46mg 9%
Calories 111kcal 267kcal 8%
Copper 0.06mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Folate 3µg 32µg 7%
Magnesium 81mg 56mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Iron 0.56mg 1.03mg 6%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.09mg 4%
Choline 91.6mg 114.6mg 4%
Potassium 430mg 309mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 23456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth 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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.