Alaska pollock vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between alaska pollock and halibut
- Alaska pollock has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium; however, halibut is higher in vitamin B6.
- Alaska pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 113% more than halibut.
- Alaska pollock has 18 times more calcium than halibut. While alaska pollock has 72mg of calcium, halibut has only 4mg.
- Halibut has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.4% |
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:
18.42 g
Fats:
17.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.88 g
Other:
1.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1403.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
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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
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.753 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7916.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.96µg | 113% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 10.742g | 27% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 17.74g | 25% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 419mg | 103mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 3.102g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.923mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.485mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 18.42g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 210mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.753g | 8% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.288mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 344mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.114g | N/A |
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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.943g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)