Alaska pollock vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Alaska pollock and Salmon raw
- Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Salmon raw covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 38% more than Alaska pollock.
- Alaska pollock has 10 times more Sodium than Salmon raw. While Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, Salmon raw has only 44mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +179.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
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 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +733.3% |
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:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +437.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~68.5g
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
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1469.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 142kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 19.84g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 6.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 490mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 7.86mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 1.664mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.818mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 3.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.981g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 2.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 2.539g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.87mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.914mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.587mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.775mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.584mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.321g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 1.115g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.287g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.