Pollock vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pollock and ling fish
- Pollock is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet ling fish is higher in copper and vitamin B1.
- Pollock covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 125% more than ling fish.
- Pollock contains 2 times more sodium than ling fish. While pollock contains 419mg of sodium, ling fish contains only 173mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +463.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.9% |
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Protein
~24.35g
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Carbs
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Water
~73.88g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 0.65µg | 125% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 173mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 2.801mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.127mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.83mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 24.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 430mg | 486mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.351mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.369mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.231mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 0.82g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.122mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.979mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.236mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.254mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.