Pollock vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pollock and chuck steak?
- Pollock is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, yet chuck steak is higher in zinc, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 74% more.
- Pollock has 10 times more vitamin D than chuck steak. While pollock has 51IU of vitamin D, chuck steak has only 5IU.
- The amount of sodium in chuck steak is lower.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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 | +268.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +337.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1422.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +956.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1564.4% |
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Protein
~24.98g
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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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6957.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 8.68mg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 8.66g | 39% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 27.5µg | 30% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 19.64g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 3.03µg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.45mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 9.457g | 23% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 71mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 22mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 193mg | 11% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 277kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 5IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.752mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 4.663mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 325mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 24.98g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.373mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 87mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.501g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 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.