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Alaska pollock vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and English muffin?

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Potassium, while English muffin is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 151% higher.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
6
:
4
English muffin
English muffin
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.8%
Contains more Potassium +228.2%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +1883.3%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
English muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.8%
Contains more Potassium +228.2%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +1883.3%

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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
8
:
4
English muffin
English muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.2%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
English muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9050%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.2%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
3
English muffin
English muffin
Contains more Protein +204.9%
Contains more Water +74.9%
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42%
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
English muffin
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +204.9%
Contains more Water +74.9%
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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2
English muffin
English muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
English muffin
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.3%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 23.48g 7.7g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 0g 46g English muffin
Calories 111kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 72mg 52mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 81mg 21mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 133mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 131mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 464mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.018mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.154mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.566mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.043mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.04µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.092mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.242mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.315mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.553mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.241mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.139mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.379mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.353mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.17mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.259g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Alaska pollock
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.