Pollock vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pollock and lobster
- Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet lobster is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Lobster covers your daily copper needs 166% more than pollock.
- Pollock contains 13 times more vitamin B2 than lobster. While pollock contains 0.223mg of vitamin B2, lobster contains only 0.017mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pollock is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2483.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +610.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +285.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 1.55mg | 166% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 1.43µg | 93% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 73.1µg | 53% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 4.05mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 1.667mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.017mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.119mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 1.83mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 185mg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 19g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 230mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 1IU | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 486mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 80.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 96mg | 2% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.208g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.253g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
60%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.