Alaska pollock vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and Flatfish?
- Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Flatfish is higher in Vitamin D, and Phosphorus.
- Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 98% higher.
- Flatfish has 9 times less Vitamin B2 than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 0.223mg of Vitamin B2, while Flatfish has 0.025mg.
- Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
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 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +792% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +179.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +169.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
15.24 g
Fats:
2.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.11 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.1% |
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Carbs
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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
0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.459 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +390.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 86kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 2.37g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU | 139IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 363mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 3.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 91.6mg | 79.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 0.542g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.459g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.374mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.383g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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)