Alaska pollock vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and Carp?
- Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
- Carp has 7 times less Sodium than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, while Carp has 63mg.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
22.86 g
Fats:
7.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.63 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +397.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +507.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.86g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~69.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.835 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2127.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 162kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 22.86g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 7.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 427mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 531mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 2.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 1.388g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 2.985g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.835g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.002mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.054mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.858mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.1mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.677mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.893mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.178mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.673mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.305g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.105g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index 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
61%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.