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Alaska pollock vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alaska pollock and Limburger

  • Alaska pollock has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Limburger has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Limburger contains 25 times less Vitamin B3 than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock contains 3.949mg of Vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Alaska pollock is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, limburger.

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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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
6
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4
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +235.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +204.1%
Contains more Calcium +590.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Limburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +235.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +204.1%
Contains more Calcium +590.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%

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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
5
:
6
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Limburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
3
Limburger
Limburger
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Fats +2209.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Limburger
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Fats +2209.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
1
Limburger
Limburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6322.4%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Limburger
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6322.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.49g Limburger
Protein 23.48g 20.05g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 0g 0.49g Limburger
Calories 111kcal 327kcal Limburger
Sugar 0g 0.49g Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 0.56mg 0.13mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 21mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 430mg 128mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 800mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.06mg 0.021mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 44.1µg 14.5µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 20IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.158mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.086mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 58µg Limburger
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.04µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Limburger
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 1.029mg 0.739mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 1.908mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 2.157mg 1.675mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.619mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.21mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.691mg 0.578mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 90mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 16.746g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.495g Alaska pollock

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Alaska pollock Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Alaska pollock
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.