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Pollock vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pollock and chestnut different?

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 153% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index (54) than pollock (0).

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were used in this article.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more IronIron +208.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +686.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4644.4%

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.
Pollock
10
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%

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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1074%
Contains more OtherOther +138%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~68.15g

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.545g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Copper 0.06mg 0.472mg 46%
Protein 23.48g 2g 43%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.854mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 267mg 99mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.731mg 20%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Sodium 419mg 27mg 17%
Iron 0.56mg 1.73mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.104mg 9%
Folate 3µg 38µg 9%
Carbs 0g 27.76g 9%
Potassium 430mg 715mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.148mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.233mg 7%
Magnesium 81mg 54mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Calcium 72mg 46mg 3%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.25mg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.316mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.476g 1%
Calories 111kcal 131kcal 1%
Fats 1.18g 1.38g 0%
Net carbs 0g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0.26g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.545g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.