Alaska pollock vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Alaska pollock and Crab meat
- Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Crab meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crab meat is 327% higher.
- Alaska pollock contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Crab meat. Alaska pollock contains 0.223mg of Vitamin B2, while Crab meat contains 0.055mg.
- Crab meat contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.
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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.
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Calcium
+22%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Potassium
+64.1%
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Sodium
-60.9%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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Iron
+35.7%
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Zinc
+1236.8%
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Copper
+1870%
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Manganese
+122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 280
Equal in Selenium - 40
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Calcium
+22%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Potassium
+64.1%
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Sodium
-60.9%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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Iron
+35.7%
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Zinc
+1236.8%
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Copper
+1870%
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Manganese
+122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 280
Equal in Selenium - 40
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.
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Vitamin A
+75.9%
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Vitamin B2
+305.5%
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Vitamin B3
+194.7%
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Vitamin B6
+82.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+1600%
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Vitamin B12
+214.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
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Vitamin A
+75.9%
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Vitamin B2
+305.5%
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Vitamin B3
+194.7%
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Vitamin B6
+82.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+1600%
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Vitamin B12
+214.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.3%
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Fats
+30.5%
Equal in Water - 77.55
Equal in Other - 1.56
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
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1.69 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
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0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
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Protein
+21.3%
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Fats
+30.5%
Equal in Water - 77.55
Equal in Other - 1.56
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.536
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.536 g
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Saturated Fat
-16.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.536
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 23.48g | 19.35g |
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Fats | 1.18g | 1.54g |
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Calories | 111kcal | 97kcal |
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Calcium | 72mg | 59mg |
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Iron | 0.56mg | 0.76mg |
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Magnesium | 81mg | 63mg |
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Phosphorus | 267mg | 280mg |
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Potassium | 430mg | 262mg |
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Sodium | 419mg | 1072mg |
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Zinc | 0.57mg | 7.62mg |
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Copper | 0.06mg | 1.182mg |
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Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.04mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 40µg |
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Vitamin A | 51IU | 29IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin D | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.053mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.34mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.18mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 51µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 11.5µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.269mg |
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Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.783mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.938mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.536mg |
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Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.684mg |
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Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.545mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.817mg |
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Valine | 1.21mg | 0.91mg |
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Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.393mg |
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Cholesterol | 86mg | 53mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.133g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.118g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.295g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.031g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.185g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.536g |
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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
62%

135%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

120%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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.