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Pollock vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pollock and caesar salad

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and magnesium, yet caesar salad is richer in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, manganese, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 136% higher.
  • Pollock contains 4 times more cholesterol than caesar salad. Pollock contains 86mg of cholesterol, while caesar salad contains 24mg.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than caesar salad.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.6%
Contains more IronIron +317.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1683.3%
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +815%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more WaterWater +69.7%
Contains more FatsFats +708.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +29%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1676.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock Caesar salad
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 Caesar salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.4µg 136%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.377mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 25%
Selenium 44.1µg 31.4µg 23%
Iron 0.56mg 2.34mg 22%
Cholesterol 86mg 24mg 21%
Protein 23.48g 13.39g 20%
Saturated fat 0.159g 4.206g 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Calcium 72mg 233mg 16%
Fats 1.18g 9.54g 13%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.321mg 13%
Magnesium 81mg 28mg 13%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Zinc 0.57mg 1.61mg 9%
Calories 111kcal 265kcal 8%
Potassium 430mg 170mg 8%
Copper 0.06mg 0.126mg 7%
Vitamin A 17µg 78µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 2.38g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.461g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Phosphorus 267mg 231mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3.237mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.61mg 2%
Sodium 419mg 454mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.447mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pollock Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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