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Pollock vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pollock and jerusalem artichoke

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron.
  • Pollock covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 153% more than jerusalem artichoke.
  • The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +376.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +414.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%
Contains more IronIron +507.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
~equal in Potassium ~429mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1074%
Contains more FatsFats +11700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pollock Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 0.7µg 79%
Protein 23.48g 2g 43%
Iron 0.56mg 3.4mg 36%
Cholesterol 86mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 267mg 78mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.077mg 19%
Sodium 419mg 4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.3mg 17%
Magnesium 81mg 17mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.06mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.2mg 12%
Choline 91.6mg 30mg 11%
Copper 0.06mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 0g 17.44g 6%
Calcium 72mg 14mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.12mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.001g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Folate 3µg 13µg 3%
Calories 111kcal 73kcal 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 1µg 2%
Fats 1.18g 0.01g 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.397mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.159g 0g 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.84g N/A
Potassium 430mg 429mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9.6g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pollock Jerusalem artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
60%
Pollock
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $6.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.