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Alaska pollock vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between alaska pollock and currants

  • Alaska pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while currants have more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 153% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in currants is lower.
  • Alaska pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of alaska pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of currants is 25.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +523.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7250%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 137% 2.5% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3849%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1105.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10900%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1577.1%
Contains more FatsFats +490%
Contains more OtherOther +160%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +378.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +562.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Currant
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Currant Opinion
Calories 111kcal 56kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 23.48g 1.4g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0.2g Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Net carbs 0g 9.5g Currant
Carbs 0g 13.8g Currant
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 13mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 33mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 275mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Currant
Sugar 0g 7.37g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Copper 0.06mg 0.107mg Currant
Zinc 0.57mg 0.23mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 44mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 1mg Currant
Vitamin A 51IU 42IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 17µg 2µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.1mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 44.1µg 0.6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.04mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.05mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.1mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.064mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.07mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11µg Currant
Folate 3µg 8µg Currant
Choline 91.6mg 7.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.028g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.088g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock

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Alaska pollock Currant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
61%
Alaska pollock
17%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.