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Pollock vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pollock and buckwheat?

  • Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and choline, yet buckwheat is higher in manganese.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 153% more.
  • The glycemic index of pollock is lower.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +928.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +281.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1904.5%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2138.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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.
Pollock
10
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% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +471.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +355.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +594.7%
Contains more FatsFats +90.3%
Contains more OtherOther +293%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~75.63g

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Buckwheat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 2.2µg 76%
Protein 23.48g 3.38g 40%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 267mg 70mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.94mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.077mg 19%
Sodium 419mg 4mg 18%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.403mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.039mg 14%
Choline 91.6mg 20.1mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Potassium 430mg 88mg 10%
Copper 0.06mg 0.146mg 10%
Calcium 72mg 7mg 7%
Magnesium 81mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 0g 19.94g 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Iron 0.56mg 0.8mg 3%
Folate 3µg 14µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.188g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Calories 111kcal 92kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.359mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.09mg 1%
Fats 1.18g 0.62g 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Zinc 0.57mg 0.61mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.134g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.188g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 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 Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.