Pollock vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pollock and halibut raw
- Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet halibut raw is higher in vitamin D.
- Halibut raw covers your daily vitamin D needs 174% more than pollock.
- Pollock contains 5 times more sodium than halibut raw. While pollock contains 419mg of sodium, halibut raw contains only 80mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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 | +211.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
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 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +266% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2007.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
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:
14.37 g
Fats:
13.84 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1072.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~70.27g
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
2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.367 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6152.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.5% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 27.4µg | 131% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 1097IU | 131% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1µg | 111% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 8.378g | 21% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 13.84g | 19% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 14.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.5mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 164mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 80mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 36.5µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 46mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 2.419g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.42mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 61.8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.367g | 5% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 268mg | 5% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 186kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.73mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.662mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.561mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.74mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.423mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.526g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.393g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
60%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.