Pollock vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pollock and mars different?
- Mars has more fiber than pollock.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 57% higher.
- Pollock contains 7 times more cholesterol than mars. While pollock contains 86mg of cholesterol, mars contains only 12mg.
- Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than mars (62).
Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +448.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4232.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1537.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 153% | |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 80% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 11.651g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 38% | |
| Protein | 23.48g | 4.28g | 38% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 19.32g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 12mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 25% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 72.4g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 19% | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 475kcal | 18% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 430mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 419mg | 136mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 72mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 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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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 Sugar?
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $5)