Pollock vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pollock and corned beef
- Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, yet corned beef is richer in zinc, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 85% higher.
- Pollock contains 7 times more magnesium than corned beef. Pollock contains 81mg of magnesium, while corned beef contains 12mg.
- Pollock contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.
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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 | +575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +703.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +124.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| 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:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1508.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
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
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6780.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.9% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.63µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 4.58mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 6.34g | 28% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 18.98g | 27% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 973mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 9.22g | 23% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 32.8µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 125mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.86mg | 16% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 18.17g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 145mg | 8% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 251kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 3.03mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 4IU | 6% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 69.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.181g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $7)
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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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.