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Alaska pollock vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Mortadella?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11752% more.
  • Alaska pollock has 7 times more Magnesium than Mortadella. While Alaska pollock has 81mg of Magnesium, Mortadella has only 11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Alaska pollock is lower.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mortadella, beef, pork types 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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +636.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Contains more Potassium +163.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68509.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
Equal in Folate - 3
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%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68509.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Fats +2051.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71%
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Mortadella
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Water +40.8%
Contains more Fats +2051.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8392.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.2%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8392.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 23.48g 16.37g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 111kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 72mg 18mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 81mg 11mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 97mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 163mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 1246mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg
Manganese 0.018mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 44.1µg 22.6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.22mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU 41IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.673mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.13mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.48µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.152mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.633mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.708mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.213mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.262mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.394mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.598mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.735mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.52mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 0.159g 9.51g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.