Pollock vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pollock and chicken fingers different?
- Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and magnesium, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 146% more than chicken fingers.
- Pollock contains 3 times more magnesium than chicken fingers. Pollock contains 81mg of magnesium, while chicken fingers contain 28mg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in cholesterol.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than pollock (0).
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +152% |
Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1166.7% |
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 | +466.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2187.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +109.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1032.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7900% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +57.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1082.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +74% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3504.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +891.9% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.16µg | 146% |
Selenium | 44.1µg | 17.5µg | 48% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 5.783g | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 8.217mg | 27% |
Fats | 1.18g | 13.95g | 20% |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 3.17mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 1.244mg | 16% |
Sodium | 419mg | 769mg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 86mg | 48mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 81mg | 28mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 4.83g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 0.159g | 2.493g | 11% |
Choline | 91.6mg | 43.7mg | 9% |
Protein | 23.48g | 19.22g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.228mg | 9% |
Calories | 111kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 8µg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.426mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 17.25g | 6% |
Calcium | 72mg | 17mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 51IU | 7IU | 6% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.179mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.56mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
Potassium | 430mg | 373mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 17µg | 3µg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 267mg | 282mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 16.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.21mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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%

42%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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