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Alaska pollock vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alaska pollock and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Choline than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 153% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6575%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.6%

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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3490%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +3882.6%
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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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19466.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5396.3%
Contains more OtherOther +275.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 111kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 23.48g 0.12g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0g Alaska pollock
Net carbs 0g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 0g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 9mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 430mg 133mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 0g 97.02g Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.047mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.03mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 4mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 44.1µg 1.2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.11mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.132mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.041mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 1µg Alaska pollock
Choline 91.6mg 2.3mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Brown sugar
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
61%
Alaska pollock
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.