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Alaska pollock vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Ling fish

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Ling fish is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 125% more than Ling fish.
  • Alaska pollock contains 2 times more Sodium than Ling fish. While Alaska 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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
7
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.4%
Contains more Copper +135%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +75.4%
Contains more Copper +135%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
6
:
5
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.231
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.351
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%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +463.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.231
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.351

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88

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 Ling fish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Ling fish Opinion
Protein 23.48g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 1.18g 0.82g Alaska pollock
Calories 111kcal 111kcal
Calcium 72mg 44mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 81mg
Phosphorus 267mg 254mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 419mg 173mg Ling fish
Zinc 0.57mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.06mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.018mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 51IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.801mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.369mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 3µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.65µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.029mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.908mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.157mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.696mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 1.21mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.691mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 86mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.159g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Ling fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
62%
Alaska pollock
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.