Alaska pollock vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Rainbow trout?
- Alaska pollock is higher in Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
- Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 97% more.
- Alaska pollock has 8 times more Sodium than Rainbow trout. While Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, Rainbow trout has only 51mg.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+188%
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Iron
+80.6%
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Magnesium
+224%
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Phosphorus
+18.1%
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Potassium
+14.1%
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Zinc
+26.7%
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Copper
+30.4%
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Manganese
+63.6%
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Selenium
+86.9%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Calcium
+188%
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Iron
+80.6%
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Magnesium
+224%
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Phosphorus
+18.1%
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Potassium
+14.1%
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Zinc
+26.7%
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Copper
+30.4%
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Manganese
+63.6%
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Selenium
+86.9%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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.
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Vitamin B2
+147.8%
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Vitamin A
+449%
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Vitamin E
+735.7%
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Vitamin D
+1123.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+122.2%
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Vitamin B3
+41%
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Vitamin B5
+285.9%
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Folate
+266.7%
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Vitamin B12
+17.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin B2
+147.8%
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Vitamin A
+449%
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Vitamin E
+735.7%
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Vitamin D
+1123.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+122.2%
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Vitamin B3
+41%
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Vitamin B5
+285.9%
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Folate
+266.7%
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Vitamin B12
+17.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.8%
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+2012.5%
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Fats
+423.7%
Equal in Water - 73.8
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
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0 g
Water:
73.65 g
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1.69 g
Protein:
19.94 g
Fats:
6.18 g
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0 g
Water:
73.8 g
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0.08 g
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Protein
+17.8%
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+2012.5%
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Fats
+423.7%
Equal in Water - 73.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-88.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1376.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+158.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
Saturated Fat:
1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.507 g
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Saturated Fat
-88.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1376.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+158.5%
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 23.48g | 19.94g |
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Fats | 1.18g | 6.18g |
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Calories | 111kcal | 141kcal |
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Calcium | 72mg | 25mg |
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Iron | 0.56mg | 0.31mg |
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Magnesium | 81mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 267mg | 226mg |
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Potassium | 430mg | 377mg |
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Sodium | 419mg | 51mg |
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Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.45mg |
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Copper | 0.06mg | 0.046mg |
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Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.011mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 23.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 51IU | 280IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 84µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2.34mg |
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Vitamin D | 51IU | 635IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 15.9µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 5.567mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 1.667mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.34mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 11µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 4.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.234mg |
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Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.915mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.962mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.696mg |
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Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.916mg |
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Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.618mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.815mg |
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Valine | 1.21mg | 1.075mg |
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Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.614mg |
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Cholesterol | 86mg | 59mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.047g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 1.383g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.516g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.217g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.091g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 1.979g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.507g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.04g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.466g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.059g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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)