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Pollock vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pollock and chard raw

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chard raw is 692% higher.
  • Chard raw contains less cholesterol.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than chard raw.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Chard, swiss, 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.
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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +480.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
Contains more IronIron +221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1933.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~81mg

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +408.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +829900%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1204.4%
Contains more FatsFats +490%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +235%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +732.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 830µg 692%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 0.9µg 79%
Protein 23.48g 1.8g 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 30mg 33%
Vitamin A 17µg 306µg 32%
Phosphorus 267mg 46mg 32%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.4mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.099mg 18%
Iron 0.56mg 1.8mg 16%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.366mg 15%
Copper 0.06mg 0.179mg 13%
Choline 91.6mg 18mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.89mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.09mg 10%
Sodium 419mg 213mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.172mg 5%
Calories 111kcal 19kcal 5%
Folate 3µg 14µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.07g 3%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.36mg 2%
Potassium 430mg 379mg 2%
Calcium 72mg 51mg 2%
Fats 1.18g 0.2g 2%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.03g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.74g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.14g N/A
Magnesium 81mg 81mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.1g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.04g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.036mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.