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Alaska pollock vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Alaska pollock and Cashew

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 237% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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 Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Selenium +121.6%
Contains more Iron +1092.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +914%
Contains more Copper +3558.3%
Contains more Manganese +9094.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Selenium +121.6%
Contains more Iron +1092.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.1%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +914%
Contains more Copper +3558.3%
Contains more Manganese +9094.4%

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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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Water +1316.3%
Contains more Fats +3616.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.3%
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Water +1316.3%
Contains more Fats +3616.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17659%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1245.6%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17659%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1245.6%

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 Cashew
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 23.48g 18.22g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 111kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 72mg 37mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 81mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 267mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 430mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 419mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.57mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.06mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.018mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 44.1µg 19.9µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.058mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.062mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 3µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 1.029mg 0.688mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.789mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.472mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.928mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.362mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.21mg 1.094mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.456mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.159g 7.783g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Cashew
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Alaska pollock
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients

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

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