Pollock vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pollock and chicken meat?
- Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 140% higher.
- Chicken meat has 5 times less sodium than pollock. Pollock has 419mg of sodium, while chicken meat has 82mg.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +252.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +380% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-582.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1052.5% |
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Carbs
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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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3885.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +409.4% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.3µg | 140% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 23.9µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 8.487mg | 28% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 13.6g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 3.79g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 2.97g | 16% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 82mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 23mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 1.03mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.94mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 182mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.26mg | 9% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 27.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 2IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 65.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.168mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 48µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.631g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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