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Pollock vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pollock and Limburger

  • Pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while Limburger has more calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Limburger contains 25 times less vitamin B3 than pollock. Pollock contains 3.949mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pollock is lower.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of Limburger is 27.

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.
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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +235.9%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1833.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2209.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +124.3%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
Pollock Limburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.04µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.159g 16.746g 75%
Selenium 44.1µg 14.5µg 54%
Calcium 72mg 497mg 43%
Fats 1.18g 27.25g 40%
Vitamin A 17µg 340µg 36%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.158mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.503mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.086mg 19%
Phosphorus 267mg 393mg 18%
Sodium 419mg 800mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 1.177mg 15%
Folate 3µg 58µg 14%
Magnesium 81mg 21mg 14%
Choline 91.6mg 15.4mg 14%
Zinc 0.57mg 2.1mg 14%
Calories 111kcal 327kcal 11%
Potassium 430mg 128mg 9%
Protein 23.48g 20.05g 7%
Iron 0.56mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.021mg 4%
Vitamin D 51IU 20IU 4%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 86mg 90mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.495g 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.49g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.49g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.578mg 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 Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger 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. 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.