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Alaska pollock vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alaska pollock and Meatball different?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Meatball is richer in Iron, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 111% higher.
  • Alaska pollock contains 3 times more Selenium than Meatball. While Alaska pollock contains 44.1µg of Selenium, Meatball contains only 15.3µg.
  • Alaska pollock has less Sodium.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +216.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1466.7%

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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.1%
Contains more WaterWater +37.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1782.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6756.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +473.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Meatball Opinion
Calories 111kcal 286kcal Meatball
Protein 23.48g 14.4g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 22.21g Meatball
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 86mg 66mg Meatball
Vitamin D 51IU 2IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 31mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 430mg 296mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 1.77mg Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.06mg 0.123mg Meatball
Zinc 0.57mg 1.66mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 267mg 239mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 666mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 17µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 44.1µg 15.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3.108mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.202mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 3µg 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Alaska pollock
Choline 91.6mg 45.2mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 7.627g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 3.346g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.005g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.004g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.013g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
61%
Alaska pollock
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.468g)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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