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Alaska pollock vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alaska pollock and Port Salut

  • Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Magnesium, while Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 66 times less Vitamin B3 than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock contains 3.949mg of Vitamin B3, while Port Salut contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Alaska pollock is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, port de salut.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.2%
Contains more IronIron +30.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +802.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%

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.
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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +144%
Contains more CholineCholine +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2041.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +62%
Contains more FatsFats +2289.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.78g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6868.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Port Salut Opinion
Calories 111kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Protein 23.48g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 1.18g 28.2g Port Salut
Net carbs 0g 0.57g Port Salut
Carbs 0g 0.57g Port Salut
Cholesterol 86mg 123mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 21IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 24mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 430mg 136mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.43mg Alaska pollock
Sugar 0g 0.57g Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.022mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 267mg 360mg Port Salut
Sodium 419mg 534mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 17µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.24mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 14.5µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.014mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.21mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.053mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.5µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 3µg 18µg Port Salut
Choline 91.6mg 15.4mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 16.691g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.729g Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 1.029mg 0.876mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.908mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 2.157mg 1.987mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.21mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.691mg 0.686mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Port Salut
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
61%
Alaska pollock
30%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.