Alaska pollock vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Herring?
- Alaska pollock is higher in Magnesium, yet Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin E, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 395% more.
- Alaska pollock has 4 times more Sodium than Herring. While Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, Herring has only 115mg.
We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +97.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +389.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +259% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +882.2% |
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Protein
~23.03g
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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
2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.735 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3474.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.1% |
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 | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 11.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 51IU | 214IU |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 430mg | 419mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 267mg | 303mg |
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| Sodium | 419mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 5.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 4.124mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 3µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 91.6mg | 83.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.159g | 2.615g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.134g | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 2.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.258mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.061mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.872mg |
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| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.115mg |
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| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.682mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.899mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.678mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.071g |
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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%
169%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
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)