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Alaska pollock vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Alaska pollock and Fast food

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Fast food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 115% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Fast food. Alaska pollock contains 86mg of Cholesterol, while Fast food contains 33mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.2%
Contains more IronIron +446.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +311.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~51IU

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +91.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +917.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3508.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.2%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Fast food Opinion
Calories 111kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 23.48g 16.52g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 12.01g Fast food
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 0g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 86mg 33mg Fast food
Vitamin D 51IU 2IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 27mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 62mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 197mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0g 4.88g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.06mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0.57mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 267mg 134mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 51IU
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 9µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 44.1µg 20.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.212mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.89µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 3µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Alaska pollock
Choline 91.6mg 34.4mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 4.493g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.68g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.144mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.46mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.642mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.13mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.785mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.306mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.67mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.728mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.402mg Alaska pollock
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.005g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.001g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.009g Alaska pollock
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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