Alaska pollock vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Alaska pollock and Butterfish different?
- Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, and Magnesium, while Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 76% more than Butterfish.
- Alaska pollock contains 4 times more Sodium than Butterfish. Alaska pollock contains 419mg of Sodium, while Butterfish contains 114mg.
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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Calcium
+157.1%
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Magnesium
+153.1%
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Iron
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+15.4%
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Potassium
+11.9%
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Sodium
-72.8%
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Zinc
+73.7%
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Copper
+15%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+157.1%
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Magnesium
+153.1%
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Iron
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+15.4%
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Potassium
+11.9%
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Sodium
-72.8%
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Zinc
+73.7%
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Copper
+15%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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.
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Vitamin B2
+16.1%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin A
+113.7%
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Vitamin B1
+170.4%
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Vitamin B3
+46.1%
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Vitamin B5
+100.2%
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Folate
+466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
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Vitamin B2
+16.1%
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Vitamin B12
+100%
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Vitamin A
+113.7%
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Vitamin B1
+170.4%
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Vitamin B3
+46.1%
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Vitamin B5
+100.2%
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Folate
+466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+10.2%
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Other
+128.4%
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Fats
+771.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
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1.69 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
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Water
+10.2%
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+128.4%
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Fats
+771.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.48g | 22.15g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 10.28g |
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| Calories | 111kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 114mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 5.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.971mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.021mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.801mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.656mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.865mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.652mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 83mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
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.