Alaska pollock vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Sardine
- Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin D, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin E.
- Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 220% more than Alaska pollock.
- Alaska pollock contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sardine. While Alaska pollock contains 0.329mg of Vitamin B6, Sardine contains only 0.167mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Alaska pollock is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +430.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
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Protein
~24.62g
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Carbs
~0g
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2787.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +783% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 11.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)