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Pollock vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pollock and kit Kat?

  • Pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline, while kit Kat is higher in copper.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 129% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 16 times less vitamin B6 than pollock. Pollock has 0.329mg of vitamin B6, while kit Kat has 0.02mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in cholesterol.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than pollock (0).

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +782%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455.6%

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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +689.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1545%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +553.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4418.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
Contains more FatsFats +2102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4261.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.56µg 129%
Saturated fat 0.159g 17.953g 81%
Selenium 44.1µg 5µg 71%
Fats 1.18g 25.99g 38%
Protein 23.48g 6.51g 34%
Cholesterol 86mg 11mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.02mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.5mg 22%
Carbs 0g 64.59g 22%
Calories 111kcal 518kcal 20%
Phosphorus 267mg 135mg 19%
Copper 0.06mg 0.22mg 18%
Sodium 419mg 54mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 5.844g 14%
Choline 91.6mg 31mg 11%
Magnesium 81mg 37mg 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 430mg 231mg 6%
Iron 0.56mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Calcium 72mg 125mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.117mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.1mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.64mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 3µg 14µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.895g 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 24µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.34mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pollock Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.